Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Deportes Tolima.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 48 | 4 | 4 | 3840 | 7.14 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 6.9 |
Scout report
J. Nieto is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Deportes Tolima, enjoying a standout season — 4 goals and 4 assists in 48 appearances, a Season grade of 29, top 7% of Primera A defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 11.3, ranking 325th of 438 in the Primera A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (79% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.25 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nieto.
Judged on this season alone, Nieto graded 29 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 7% of the 29 defensive midfielders in the Primera A, on 4 goals, 4 assists and 2.25 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Nieto, 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 11, 25th of 29 of the 29 defensive midfielders in the Primera A. At 33 Nieto is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.5 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Deportes Tolima finished 2nd of 20 · a title-challenging side
2.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 18 clean sheets across 48 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd 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 4 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 79% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- 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 11.3, Nieto carries the 25th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Primera A of 29. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
