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 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 1914 | 6.85 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 9 | 1 | 1 | 696 | 7.03 |
Scout report
M. Zuleta is a 24-year-old central midfielder at Once Caldas, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 8 assists in 38 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 11% of Primera A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 27, ranking 23rd of 347 in the Primera A. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option (47.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zuleta.
Judged on this season alone, Zuleta graded 28 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A, on 3 goals, 8 assists and 3.15 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 3 → 28).
On long-term talent our Rating reads 27, top 8% of the 81 central midfielders in the Primera A. At 24 Zuleta is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Zuleta is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Once Caldas finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 38 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.52 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Creativity. 0.38 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 47.3% 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 27, Zuleta carries the 6th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primera A (top 8%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Primera A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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