ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Once Caldas.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1547 | 6.9 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 6.5 |
Scout report
J. Castaño is a 28-year-old central defender at Once Caldas, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 25 appearances, a Season grade of 24, top 29% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.3, ranking 168th of 355 in the Primera A. An experienced operator, he has been a rotation option (38.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 5.93 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Castaño.
Judged on this season alone, Castaño graded 24 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 65 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 6 clean sheets and 5.934 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Castaño, 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 17, 29th of 65 of the 65 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 28 Castaño is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
5.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 5.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 38.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 17.3, Castaño carries the 29th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A of 65. Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (5.93 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.
Shooting
Passing
Possession
Defending
Yellow/red cards
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
