Sporting Kansas City selects Ghanaian midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng in 2026 MLS SuperDraft

Highly-rated Ghanaian midfielder Kwaku Agyabeng has been selected by Sporting Kansas City in the first round of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. 

The exciting teenager, a number 4 overall pick, was selected by SKC following an outstanding freshman year with Clemson University.

Agyabeng will join the MLS outfit early 2026 to begin pre-season as he continues his development in the sport.

“The SuperDraft is always an exciting day, and it's a special moment for these players and their families who have worked really hard to earn this opportunity,” said SKC's President of Soccer Operations and General Manager David Lee. “ We are delighted that we had the chance to draft Kwaku, Nikos, Sadam and Blake. As much as this is a momentous day and one of great celebration, this is the next step in their journeys and the next phase will begin in preseason in 2026 and it will be our job to support them in maximizing their potential in the years ahead."

Agyabeng made 16 appearances for Clemson in his freshman season during this year's fall as the Tigers reached the NCAA tournament.

The teen sensation also earned ACC All-Freshman Team and Third Team All-ACC honors in addition to being named the No. 6 player on TopDrawerSoccer.com’s Top 100 Freshmen list.

Before joining Clemson, Agyabeng led Cedar Stars Academy Bergen to two national titles and a spot in the MLS NEXT Cup U-19’s final in 2025. He also won two state titles and garnered first team all-state recognition while attending St. Benedict’s Prep High School in New Jersey.

“Kwaku had a standout season as a freshman at Clemson,” Lee added. “He’s a left-footed central midfielder with excellent technical ability and game understanding with good mobility and his performances and potential earned him a contract as a member of the Generation adidas class this year. Kwaku is originally from Ghana and played for Cedar Stars Bergen, which is one of the top MLS NEXT academies, before attending Clemson. He is someone that we followed closely during the college season and we are delighted that he was available with our first pick. We believe he has a bright future with a lot of potential and we are excited to start working with him in January.”

By Lukman Abdul Mumin