Cristián Borja
Colombia
Match-by-match stats
Cristián Borja 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Cristián Borja has appeared in 4 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 273 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. 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 | 1 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.33 | 91 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.70 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.33 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 75 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.99 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Cristián Borja has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 137 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cristián Borja has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 91 minutes. Cristián Borja has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 114 | 37.60 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 99 | 32.60 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.65 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.33 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 8.57 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 6.26 | 66 |
Cristián Borja has completed 99 of 114 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.33 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.33 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 15 | 4.95 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.66 | 21 |
| Touches | 159 | 52.40 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 8.90 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.33 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.98 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.33 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristián Borja completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.31 | 74 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.98 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.31 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.33 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Cristián Borja makes 7 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.32 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 3.30 | 91 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cristián Borja has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga MXMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left midfielder (1) and left winger (1).
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 | 35 | 2,874 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 59 | 6.93 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Cristián Borja has scored 1 goal across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 273 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristián Borja has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.29 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristián Borja has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Cristián Borja has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristián Borja has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 99 from 114 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Cristián Borja has won 15 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Cristián Borja has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 6.
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 Juárez on June 11th. América won 1-2. Cristián Borja played 7 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- February 10th2-0 winvsPuebla(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 11th1-2 winatJuárez(7 mins, rating 6.42)
- April 12th3-0 winvsAtlético San Luis(0 mins)
- December 12th3-0 winvsSantos Laguna(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- October 6th1-1 drawatAtlante(86 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.43)
Next fixture
Cristián Borja and América are next in action on August 29th against Cruz Azul in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruz Azul vs América match preview.
Teammates at América
Cristián Borja currently plays alongside Raphael Veiga, Óscar Perea, Érick Sánchez, Dagoberto Espinoza, Ramón Juárez, Cristián Borja, Luis Malagón, Víctor Dávila, Carlos Álvarez, César Lugo Aceves, José Raúl Zúñiga, Miguel Vázquez, Miguel Borja, Ícaro, Alexis Gutiérrez, Álex Zendejas, Brian Rodríguez, Israel Reyes, Alan Cervantes, Fernando Tapia, Edwin Cerrillo, Henry Martin, Rodolfo Cota, Santiago Naveda, Lima, Isaías Violante, Franco Rossano, Emilio Lara and Kevin Álvarez at América.