Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Once Caldas.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2295 | 7.01 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 6 | 1 | 0 | 546 | 7.15 |
Scout report
J. Malagón is a 33-year-old central defender at Once Caldas, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 28 appearances, a Season grade of 23, top 26% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 9, ranking 368th of 438 in the Primera A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (56.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.75 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Malagón.
Judged on this season alone, Malagón graded 23 — a strong campaign that ranks top 27% of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 9 clean sheets and 2.745 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Malagón, 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 9, 69th of 88 of the 88 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 33 Malagón is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.75 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 28 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 56.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 9, Malagón carries the 69th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A of 88. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.75 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
