Eliesther Santos Acosta is an emerging talent in Colombian women's football, currently playing as a central midfielder for Junior de Barranquilla in the Colombia Liga Femenina. At just 19 years old, Eliesther has already demonstrated significant potential on the field, evidenced by her remarkable playmaking skills and defensive capabilities. Despite her young age, she has quickly carved out a niche as a dependable and hard-working midfielder, personified by her designation as a "Worker" archetype.
In the 8 games she has played, Eliesther has logged 219 minutes, focusing primarily on creating plays and breaking up the opposition’s momentum. While she is yet to score or assist this season, her underlying statistics tell a different story. With an expected goals (xG) rate of 0.32 per game and an impressive 4.08 shots per game, she is a constant offensive threat for her team. Additionally, her ability to contribute defensively is highlighted by her exceptional rate of 10.84 possession-adjusted interceptions per game and 5.42 challenges per game, with a challenge success rate of 37%.
Eliesther is also noteworthy for her progressive contributions, both through carrying and passing. Her progressive carrying distance stands at 107.21 per game, while her progressive passing distance is a substantial 262.19. These stats underline her role as a playmaker, an aspect further exemplified by her Playmaker Rank of 2.5, indicating her prominence in orchestrating plays. Valued at an estimated €44,000, Eliesther Santos Acosta has established herself as a promising talent with significant room for growth in her football career.