Ramiro Vaca Wydad Casablanca Scouting Report
Ramiro Vaca
Quick Answer
Vaca is a 27-year-old Bolivian regarded as one of the most creative midfielders of his South American generation, transferring from Bolívar to Wydad on 23 January 2026. He was suspended by CONMEBOL in May 2025 after testing positive for a banned substance (Ostarine); he has described the move as a fresh start. This is stated openly for transparency.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ramiro Vaca |
| Date of birth | 1 July 1999 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place of birth | Bolivia |
| Nationality | Bolivia |
| Main position | Attacking Midfielder |
| Shirt number | 10 |
| Current club | Wydad Casablanca (since 23 January 2026) |
| Contract status | 30 June 2029 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Before | The Strongest (Bolivia) | Played in the Bolivian league |
| Before | Beerschot (Belgium) | Played in the Belgian league |
| Later | Bolívar (Bolivia) | Played in the Copa Libertadores with Bolívar, suspended for doping in May 2025 |
| 23 January 2026 | Wydad Casablanca | Transferred from Bolívar, signed to 2029 |
Ramiro Vaca, born 1 July 1999, is an attacking midfielder. He began his career at Bolivia’s The Strongest, continued at Belgium’s Beerschot, and then moved to Bolívar. In May 2025 he was suspended by CONMEBOL after testing positive for a banned substance (Ostarine) following a Copa Libertadores match against Sporting Cristal. On 23 January 2026 he transferred to Wydad Casablanca, describing the move — in his own words — as a fresh start after a difficult period.
Playing Style and Assessment
Being regarded as one of the most creative midfielders of his South American generation points to high-quality passing and vision. Playing across different continents (South America, Belgium) shows a versatile capacity to adapt. He is expected to be the creative hub of the team’s attack in the number-10 role.
Strengths
- Reputation for creativity — Being regarded as one of the most creative midfielders of his South American generation points to quality in the final pass and playmaking.
- Multi-continental league experience — Playing in Bolivia, Belgium and the Copa Libertadores shows he can adapt to different tactical cultures.
- Contractual security — A deal running to 2029 shows the club sees him as a long-term creative midfield project.
Areas for Development
- Doping suspension history — Being suspended by CONMEBOL in May 2025 for a banned substance is a disciplinary matter that should be stated transparently.
- Adapting to Botola Pro — As a January 2026 arrival, his adjustment to the league’s physical tempo is still to be assessed.
Level Within Botola Pro
Verdict: A candidate to be the creative hub of Wydad’s attack, an attacking midfielder competitive for the first team.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Competitive for the Botola Pro first team |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Insufficient data |
| Main strength | Reputation for creativity |
| Main risk | Doping suspension history |
| Scouting verdict | Proceed after a medical and character check |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ramiro Vaca? Also capped by the Bolivian national team, a 27-year-old Bolivian attacking midfielder at Wydad Casablanca.
Was Ramiro Vaca suspended for doping? Yes, in May 2025 CONMEBOL suspended him for testing positive for a banned substance (Ostarine); this is stated openly for transparency.
Sources and Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, publicly available club and league records, Wikipedia, and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and level projections reflect GegenSports editorial analysis. Because official statistical coverage in Botola Pro is more limited than in major European leagues, some advanced metrics are unavailable — this is stated explicitly in the text rather than estimated.
- Transfermarkt — Wydad Casablanca squad page (verein/6603, current 2026-27 squad, detailed table)
- Morocco World News — report on Vaca’s fresh start at Wydad
