Miguel Agámez
Full name: Miguel Ángel Agámez Cabarcas
Height: 179cm
Youth career: Barranquilla FC
Current club: Junior FC (since 2025)
Squad number: 24
Current national team: Colombia U-17
Position: defensive midfielder, central midfielder
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: 2023 South American U-15 Championship (3/0), 2025 South American U-17 Championship (5/0)
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Andrey Santos/Sulley Muntari
Strengths:
– long passing 
– tackling
– work rate
– athleticism
– physicality
– agility
– pace 
– acceleration
– positioning
– shot power
– indirect set pieces
– bravery
To improve:
– needs to improve the consistency of his passing game, particularly in short, quick combinations
– ball manipulation in tight spaces
– spatial awareness and composure in possession
Style of play:
– box-to-box midfielder
– his technical and physical skill set allows him to cover various positions as needed, which could make him an effective “utility player” in the future
– excellent body mass ratio and physical strength for his age with the potential to develop into a top-level athlete in the coming years
– functions best as a more advanced option in a double pivot or as a left-sided central midfielder in a midfield three
– very good speed at all distances
– covers a lot of ground and plays with consistently high intensity, contributing both in and out of possession
– excellent long-range passing ability, capable of executing superb long diagonals
– possesses high on-the-ball bravery, making dangerous runs and movements both on and off the ball in the final third
– vertical player, who excels in quick one-twos and “give-and-go” play, always looking to progress the ball forward
– energetic and mobile, roams frequently between the lines, exchanges positions, and consistently makes himself available for a pass
– possesses powerful ball striking ability from mid and long-range
– excellent work rate against the ball, always showing determination and commitment to press and recover possession
– accurate and tenacious tackler with strong presence in defensive battles as he rarely shies away from challenging for possession
– combative and committed
– good indirect set-piece taker
– it’s still a work in progress, but he doesn’t hesitate to use it and operates quite comfortably with his weaker right foot
Agámez applies high pressure, wins the ball back in the final third, and delivers a well-weighted pass to set up an assist.
Agámez creates a big chance with a superb long-range diagonal pass.
Agámez makes a good run into the penalty area, but his powerful shot strikes the post.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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Achievements:
2025 South American U-17 Championship runner-up with Colombia.
League summary (as of 9 May 2025):
Categoría Primera B 2024: 10 games/0 goals (Barranquilla)
Description:
Miguel Agámez is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in Colombian football. He was a key player for Colombia at the 2025 South American U-17 Championship, where the team won the gold medal. The tournament showcased an exceptional generation of Colombian prospects, including Santiago Londoño, Kevin Angulo, Cristian Orozco, Cristian Flórez, Edmilson Herazo, Brait García, and Deivi Quiñones.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10 
First team material in a top European league.
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