Adam Karabec
Country: Czech Republic
Date of birth: 02/07/2003 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Czech Republic
Height: 183cm
Youth career: Bohemians Prague 1905, Sparta Prague (since 2016)
Current club: Sparta Prague
Squad number: —
Current national team: Czech Republic U-19
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Josip Iličić
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– creativity
– technique
– ball control
– first touch 
– athleticism
– pace
– set-pieces
– dribbling 
Weaknesses:
– defensive contribution
– despite being tall, his heading ability could still improve
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker
– good coordination, agility, and pace for a player of his size
– likes to play short passes
– elegant and composed under pressure/press resistant player
– knows how to dictate tempo, he’s creative and has the natural ability of an ‘orchestrator’ midfielder who can perform at all of midfield positions, linking up the team’s midfield and attack with ease and effectiveness
– possesses excellent technique on the ball, vision, decision taking on the ball and passing ability at all distances
– cultured passer with a proclivity for breaking the lines with intricate vertical balls
– extraordinary thinking/he often chooses options which are unexpected for the opposition
– exceptional ability to maneuver in small spaces
– very good dribbler with excellent footwork
– extremely difficult to knock off the ball thanks to his strength and close control
– very intelligent player with an excellent range of passing
– equally useful in combinational and counterattacking style
– to get the maximum benefit from him, he should not be involved in defensive actions too much
– set-piece specialist
– very accomplished for his age
Karabec controls the ball brilliantly and nutmegs his opponent before being fouled.
Karabec with a great run through the middle of the pitch ended with an assist to his teammate.
He is best suited to playing as:
Attacking midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as for 31 October 2019):
Česká fotbalová liga 2019/2020 (ongoing): 3 games/1 goal (Sparta II)
Description:
Adam Karabec joined Sparta Prague youth academy from Bohemians Prague 1905 in 2016. He and another super talent from Sparta, Adam Hložek, are considered to be the most talented teenagers in the Czech Republic. He made his professional debut for Sparta’s reserve team on 15 September 2019 in Česká fotbalová liga game against 1.FK Pribram B. Despite being only 16, he’s already a member of Czech Republic under-19 team.
Quotes:
“Tall, pacy and very technically skilled player is probably the biggest talent at the Sparta Academy. Karabec is a versatile player, who is capable of playing in several attacking positions. A few weeks ago, the 15-years-old youngster made his U19 league debut and scored two goals.”
(ceecup.org)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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