Domestic-league season · Atletico Nacional.
J. Zapata is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Atletico Nacional, rated 23.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 116th of 434 in the Primera A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (38.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.49 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zapata.
Judged on this season alone, Zapata graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 49th of 96 of the 96 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 3 goals, 1 assist and 1.487 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Zapata, 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 23, top 34% of the 96 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 26 Zapata is in his prime years, and a market index of 4.6 reflects that trajectory.
1.49 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd 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 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
With a Rating of 23.1, Zapata carries the 32nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A (top 34%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.49 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~5), then tapers with age. At 26, Zapata sits on 4.6, at or near its peak. The blue line is Zapata's projected Rating — 23.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.
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