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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Very tall striker at 196cm; acceleration is not his strength. (conf 0.35)
Decent straight-line speed for his size. (conf 0.35)
Long frame limits sharp changes of direction. (conf 0.35)
Handled a heavy scoring run in the Latvian league. (conf 0.35)
Control
Reasonable first touch for a teenage target forward. (conf 0.35)
Not a dribbler; relies on size and finishing. (conf 0.35)
Big frame helps him hold the ball up against defenders. (conf 0.35)
Powerful striker of the ball when shooting. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Link play is functional rather than a strength. (conf 0.3)
Not involved in long passing from the striker position. (conf 0.3)
Rarely a crosser; his role is finishing in the box. (conf 0.3)
Creativity is not a main feature of his game. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Scored 14 league goals in 20 matches for FK Auda. (conf 0.4)
Finds good shooting positions; league level is modest. (conf 0.35)
Finds space between centre-backs as a penalty-box striker. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball or long-range shooting role. (conf 0.3)
Duels
At 196cm he is a major aerial target in both boxes. (conf 0.4)
Wins physical duels but is still lean at 18. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Presses less than a pure workhorse striker. (conf 0.3)
Minimal defensive output from the striker position. (conf 0.3)
Little defensive responsibility expected. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Composed finisher for his age at senior debut level. (conf 0.35)
Sensible movement choices; Belgian level is still new. (conf 0.3)
Competes through the forward line; effort is adequate. (conf 0.3)
Resilience
No injury record found; assumed average availability. (conf 0.2)
Outlook
19-year-old 196cm striker with a fast-rising scoring record. (conf 0.4)
Panama international and Latvian standout; new to Belgium. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Josué Vergara is a Panamanian striker, around 196cm tall, who joined KAA Gent in 2026 from Latvian side FK Auda. He began at Tauro FC in Panama City, where he made his debut aged 17, and moved to FK Auda in February 2026, scoring freely in the Latvian Higher League before Gent signed him that summer. He has played for Panama at under-20 level and has scored for the senior national team. His game is built on height, hold-up strength and finishing, and he is still a teenage prospect adapting to Belgium.
Made his senior debut for Tauro FC aged 17 years and 16 days.