Cristián Borja
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Cristián Borja 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Cristián Borja has appeared in 35 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 2,874 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.09 | 55 |
| Shots | 22 | 0.70 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 52 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.38 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.19 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 36 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.16 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.13 | 73 |
Cristián Borja has taken 22 shots with 5 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 131 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cristián Borja has 3 assists and 36 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 575 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1503 | 47.10 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 1341 | 42.00 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 92 | 2.88 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 23 | 0.72 | 83 |
| Backward passes | 211 | 6.61 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 178 | 5.57 | 64 |
Cristián Borja has completed 1341 of 1503 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.50 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 0.75 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 125 | 3.91 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 0.75 | 24 |
| Touches | 2186 | 68.50 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 9.52 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 0.94 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 0.53 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristián Borja completes 16 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 125 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (24th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 59 | 1.85 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 39 | 1.22 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 0.88 | 34 |
| Clearances | 64 | 2.00 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 133 | 4.16 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 84 |
Cristián Borja makes 59 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 1.03 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.13 | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 8.25 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 63 | 1.97 | 51 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cristián Borja has committed 33 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly left back (25 appearances), also at left center back (4) and left wing back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cristián Borja previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 34 | 2,004 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 43 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification South America | 4 | 314 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,457 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 63 | 7.04 |
 Champions League | 7 | 609 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 6.13 |
 Europa League | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.83 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 14 | 677 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 6.99 |
| Taça De Portugal | 4 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4.88 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 28 | 2,162 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 6.93 |
About Cristián Borja
Liga MX 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga MX, Cristián Borja has scored 3 assists across 35 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2874 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Cristián Borja has attempted 22 shots with 5 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristián Borja has created 5 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (67% success rate). Cristián Borja has contributed 36 key passes and 76 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristián Borja has registered 59 tackles (39 won), 28 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1341 from 1503 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Cristián Borja has won 125 of 207 total duels.
Discipline
Cristián Borja has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 30.
About Cristián Borja
Cristián Borja is a 33-year-old defender playing for América in the Liga MX, representing Colombia. Cristián Borja is left-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 18 February 1993.
Most recent appearance
Cristián Borja's most recent match was away at Pumas UNAM on October 20th. América drew 3-3. Cristián Borja played 45 minutes with a match rating of 5.85.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Cristián Borja and América are next in action on May 9th against Querétaro in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Querétaro vs América match preview.
Teammates at América
Cristián Borja currently plays alongside Sebastián Cáceres, Ramón Juárez, Fernando Tapia, Alan Cervantes, Esteban Lozano, Érick Sánchez, Thiago Espinosa, Aarón Mejía, Víctor Dávila, Miguel Ramírez, Alexis Gutiérrez, Álex Zendejas, José Raúl Zúñiga, Cristián Borja, Brian Rodríguez, Raphael Veiga, Israel Reyes, Luis Malagón, Miguel Vázquez, Dagoberto Espinoza, Henry Martin, Patricio Salas, Rodolfo Cota, Santiago Naveda, Lima, Ralph Orquin, Isaías Violante, Franco Rossano, Emilio Lara, Kevin Álvarez and Rodrigo Dourado at América.