ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Universidad de Chile.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera División | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2315 | 7.06 |
 Super Cup | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1782 | 6.76 |
 Copa Chile | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1782 | 6.76 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 4 | 0 | 0 | 686 | 7.16 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 5 | 2 | 0 | 457 | 7.46 |
Scout report
M. Zaldivia is a 35-year-old full-back at Universidad de Chile, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 1 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 40, top 11% of Primera División full-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 7.3, ranking 190th of 250 in the Primera División. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (55.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 6.25 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zaldivia.
Judged on this season alone, Zaldivia graded 40 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 36 full-backs in the Primera División, on 7 clean sheets and 6.253 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Zaldivia, 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 7, 33rd of 36 of the 36 full-backs in the Primera División. At 35 Zaldivia is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Universidad de Chile finished 4th of 16 · an upper-table side
6.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — high defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 16) 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 1 goal and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 6.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 55.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 35, 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 7.3, Zaldivia carries the 33rd-highest potential of the full-backs in the Primera División of 36. Defensively he reads as high defensive volume (6.25 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among full-backs in the Primera División with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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