L. Palacios — season analysis
Luis Ángel Palacios Mena (Colombia), aged 24, runs the midfield for Santa Fe (Categoría Primera A) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work.
So far he has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 27 appearances — 3 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,698 minutes on the pitch, or 0.11 goals per 90 minutes and 0.16 goal involvements per 90. He has started 20 of those matches.
He has attempted 29 shots (45% finding the frame) and converts 7% of them. He creates chances too, with 16 key passes and 71% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 8 tackles and 17 interceptions, winning 42% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.4, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.