ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Once Caldas.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1824 | 6.77 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 8 | 0 | 0 | 819 | 6.91 |
Scout report
J. Patiño is a 28-year-old central defender at Once Caldas, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 18, top 48% of Primera A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.8, ranking 157th of 355 in the Primera A. An experienced operator, he has been a rotation option (45% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Patiño.
Judged on this season alone, Patiño graded 18 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 31st of 65 of the 65 centre-backs in the Primera A, on 7 clean sheets and 2.911 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Patiño, 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 18, 28th of 65 of the 65 centre-backs in the Primera A. At 28 Patiño is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 45% 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 17.8, Patiño carries the 28th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Primera A of 65. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.91 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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