Who is Derek Agyakwa? A brief look at Port Vale’s on trial defender
Port Vale FC have confirmed that Derek Agyakwa is training with the club – so it’s possible the former Watford man may be signed by the club. We took a look at his career so far…
Agyakwa is pictured playing for the Valiants in the friendly game against Kidsgrove Athletic in July 2022.
Agyakwa this summer..
Thursday 26th May – Watford confirm that 20 year-old Agyakwa will be one of a number of Academy players to be released at the end of their contracts.
Friday 10th June – Vale director of football David Flitcroft says the club is looking to add six to eight young professionals to their senior squad as the Academy is not currently capable of producing players who are first-team ready.
Thursday 7th July – The 20 year-old defender plays as an unnamed trialist for Port Vale in a pre-season friendly game against Kidsgrove Athletic.
Saturday 9th July – Agyakwa is one of the Port Vale squad who fly out to Spain for a pre-season training camp.
Wednesday 13th July – Port Vale FC confirm on Twitter that Agyakwa played in the 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Dundee Utd. The naming of the trialist may be an indication that a move for the player is likely.
The defender’s career so far…
Agyakwa started his career in his native Netherlands but in 2019 he was released after two years in Twente’s academy. Following a trial with Waford, he joined the club on an initial six month contract in January 2020. In June, his contract was extended by a year.
On 16th September 2020, the youngster made his professional debut, playing the first half in Watford’s Football League Cup victory over Oxford United.
On 5th October, Agyakwa signed a new two-year contract with Watford and was loaned out to Italian Serie C side Como for the 2020–21 season. However, he was sent off during a 2–2 draw with Olbia on 25 November and in January 2021, the loan was ended early due to a mutually agreed termination.
Agyakwa left Vicarage Road in May after being released upon the expiry of his contract.
Agyakwa Factfile
Age: 20
Born: Amsterdam
Height: 6.0 foot
Clubs: Twente, Watford
Loans: Como
Senior appearances: 6
Senior goals: 0