Miguel Terceros takes a breath

The 22-year-old winger has not played for Santos in two months but remains a regular for Bolivia's national team.

Miguel Terceros, known as Miguelito, is living two contrasting realities. At international level, the 22-year-old Bolivian winger remains a key piece for his country and has been consistently called up by manager Óscar Villegas. At club level, however, his situation at Santos is far more complicated.

Terceros started 2026 playing regularly for the Brazilian club, accumulating six appearances in the Copa do Brasil, six in the Copa Sudamericana, and 11 in the Brasileirão. His last outing came on 12 September when he managed just 10 minutes against Cruzeiro. Since late July, he has featured in only three matches totalling 40 minutes.

The arrival of experienced players and improved team performance have left the Bolivian without opportunities at Santos. Despite Neymar's recent suspension, competition from Coutinho, Everton, Gabigol and newly-called Bontempo is fierce. Terceros' last appearance was in October during Bolivia's friendly against Argentina, where he played 83 minutes.

He has now been recalled for upcoming friendlies against Peru and Ecuador, offering a chance to prove his competitive hunger ahead of a potential 2027 move elsewhere in South America.