ratings updated 22 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · America de Cali.
Also this season
On loan at America de Cali — CONMEBOL Sudamericana: 9 apps, 1g 0a, 945 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Junior; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Aat America de Cali | 43 | 3 | 0 | 3754 | 6.9 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericanaat America de Cali | 9 | 1 | 0 | 945 | 7.02 |
Scout report
J. Pestaña is a 29-year-old central defender at Junior, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 0 assists in 43 appearances, a Season grade of 39, top 6% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 20.2, ranking 116th of 356 in the Primera A. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (97% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.21 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pestaña.
Judged on this season alone, Pestaña graded 39 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 67 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 17 clean sheets and 2.206 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Pestaña, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 20, top 27% of the 67 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 29 Pestaña is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Junior finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 17 clean sheets across 43 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 97% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 20.2, Pestaña carries the 18th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A (top 27%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.21 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Primera A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
