DANIEL MUÑOZ
Midfielder · Crystal Palace · Premier League
“A physical fullback whose defensive instincts elevate every line he anchors.”
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A physical fullback whose defensive instincts elevate every line he anchors.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A physical fullback whose defensive instincts elevate every line he anchors.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
77%
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GoalPost verdict
A physical fullback whose defensive instincts elevate every line he anchors.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
15Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
26Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
47Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
76Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.11
0.75
per 90
0.43
15%
26%
1.38
4.0
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.11
season rate
Shots / 90
0.75
shot volume
Shot accuracy
58%
19/33 on target
Conversion
15%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.26
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.38
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Muñoz reads the game's geometry before it fully forms, cutting out passes and closing space with the kind of anticipation that makes attacking play look predictable. His physique allows him to dominate one-on-one contests down the flank, but it's his positioning—the angles he chooses, the depths he works—that makes him genuinely difficult to play through. He's a fullback who defends like someone who sees three moves ahead.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
Muñoz remains a central figure in Colombia's defensive architecture, a player in his prime whose elite reading of play has made him a reliable option whenever his country needs solidity at the back. His candidacy for major tournaments rests on form and fitness, not on past selection guarantees.
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Analysis overview
Muñoz reads the game's geometry before it fully forms, cutting out passes and closing space with the kind of anticipation that makes attacking play look predictable. His physique allows him to dominate one-on-one contests down the flank, but it's his positioning—the angles he chooses, the depths he works—that makes him genuinely difficult to play through. He's a fullback who defends like someone who sees three moves ahead.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.75
SoT / 90
0.43
Accuracy
58%
Conversion
15%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A physical fullback whose defensive instincts elevate every line he anchors.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 6.9 |
 Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.9 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 7 |
 Premier League | 29 | 4 | 3 | 2,403 | 6.91 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1,223 | 6.96 |
| Total | 46 | 5 | 4 | 3,976 | 6.93 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.11
Shots
0.75
per 90
Shots on target
0.41
Conversion %
15%
Dribbles
26%
Key passes
1.38
Pass accuracy
75%
Fouls won
0.59
per 90
Def actions
3.98
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Portugal | World Cup | D0-0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Jun 24 |  Congo DR | World Cup | W1-0 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Jun 18 |  Uzbekistan | World Cup | W1-3 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Premier League2,403 (60%)UEFA Europa Conference League1,223 (31%)League Cup164 (4%)Community Shield96 (2%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Colombia | World Cup - Qualification South America | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0.11 | 7.00 |
| 2025/26 |  Crystal Palace | Premier League | 46 | 5 | 4 | 0.20 | 6.93 |
| 2024/25 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 59 | 8 | 9 | 0.29 | 7.12 |
| 2023/24 |  Genk | Jupiler Pro League | 49 | 7 | 4 | 0.22 | 7.26 |
| 2022/23 | Genk | Jupiler Pro League | 49 | 8 | 5 | 0.27 | 7.16 |
Career highlights
Community Shield
2025
Cup
2020/2021
FA Cup
2024/2025
Career timeline detail
Crystal Palace
2024 – Present
Apps
105
Goals
13
Assists
13
Minutes
9,046
Competition breakdown
| Premier League | 46 app | 5 g | 6.93 |
| Premier League | 59 app | 8 g | 7.12 |
Goal timeline
13 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Colombia
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.93
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Ecuador
Group context
Tournament overview
Muñoz remains a central figure in Colombia's defensive architecture, a player in his prime whose elite reading of play has made him a reliable option whenever his country needs solidity at the back. His candidacy for major tournaments rests on form and fitness, not on past selection guarantees.
Appearances
5
Best finish
Round
FIFA rank
24
Titles
0
Ecuador · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
69
Avg rating
6.93
Minutes
3,976
G/A 90
0.20
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Ecuador · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field | 11:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Curacao | Arrowhead Stadium | 12:00 AM |
| Jun 25 | Germany | MetLife Stadium | 8:00 PM |
D. Muñoz · projection status
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