ratings updated 22 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Deportivo Cali.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Aat Deportivo Cali | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1790 | 6.8 |
Scout report
J. Varela is a 28-year-old central defender at Independiente Medellin, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 25, top 38% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22.4, ranking 181st of 363 in the Primera A. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (88.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.84 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Varela.
Judged on this season alone, Varela graded 25 — a solid campaign that ranks top 38% of the 66 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 7 clean sheets and 2.842 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Varela, 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 22, 30th of 66 of the 66 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 28 Varela is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.6 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Independiente Medellin finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
2.84 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 88.9% 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 22.4, Varela carries the 30th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A of 66. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.84 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.2× now → 0.9× 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
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