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| Eduardo Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Name | Eduardo Vargas |
| Fullname | Eduardo Jesus Vargas Rojas |
| Birth date | 20 November 1989 |
| Birth place | Santiago, Chile |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Forward / Winger |
| Currentclub | Atlético Mineiro |
| Clubnumber | 11 |
Eduardo Vargas is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger. He has had a prolific career in South America and Europe, representing clubs in Chile, Italy, Spain, England, Germany, Mexico, Brazil and Qatar, and is a leading figure for the Chile national team. Known for his pace, finishing and set-piece ability, he has been influential in Chile's successes at major South American tournaments.
Vargas was born in Santiago, Chile and developed in the youth system of Cobreloa in Calama, Chile. During his youth he played in regional tournaments against clubs like Colo-Colo, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, and earned call-ups to Chilean youth national teams such as the Chile national under-20 football team. His performances at youth level attracted interest from scouts representing clubs from Serie A and La Liga.
Vargas began his professional career with Cobreloa in the Primera División de Chile before transferring to Universidad de Chile, where he won domestic titles and the Copa Sudamericana under manager Jorge Sampaoli. His form led to a move to SSC Napoli in Serie A, where he played alongside teammates like Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamšík. He had loan spells at Genoa CFC and returned to Universidad de Chile on loan before a transfer to QPR in the Premier League and a subsequent loan to Fiorentina in Serie A.
Vargas later joined Valencia CF in La Liga and spent time on loan at VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga and Club Universidad de Chile in the Primera División, before moving permanently to Tigres UANL in Liga MX. At Tigres he played alongside André-Pierre Gignac and competed in tournaments like the CONCACAF Champions League. In 2020 he signed with Atlético Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, contributing to club successes alongside players such as Diego Tardelli and Ronaldinho in club history contexts. His club career included matches in competitions like the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
Vargas represented Chile at youth level, notably at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and was a key figure in the senior Chile national football team during its golden era under managers Jorge Sampaoli and Jorge Sampaoli again? (editorial: ensure single correct link) and Juan Antonio Pizzi. He played pivotal roles in Chile's back-to-back Copa América triumphs in 2015 and the Copa América Centenario, earning the Copa América Golden Boot in 2015. Vargas also featured in qualification campaigns for the FIFA World Cup and appeared in friendly fixtures and continental qualifiers against teams like Brazil national football team, Argentina national football team and Uruguay national football team.
Vargas is versatile, operating as a centre forward, second striker or on either wing. His attributes include acceleration, dribbling, clinical finishing and set-piece delivery such as free kicks and penalties. Analysts compared aspects of his play to forwards who combine pace and movement, and coaches have deployed him in formations like 4–3–3 and 4–2–3–1 at clubs such as Universidad de Chile and Napoli.
Vargas has maintained public links to Chilean culture and has family ties in Santiago, Chile. Off the field he has been involved in charity initiatives and has given interviews to media outlets including TVN and Canal 13. He has been represented by football agents connected to South American and European markets and has had dealings with clubs across Europe and South America.
Club Season-by-season statistics include appearances and goals in domestic leagues such as the Primera División de Chile, Serie A, La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga MX, and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, and in continental competitions including the Copa Libertadores and UEFA Europa League. International He has scored numerous goals for the Chile national football team in Copa América tournaments, World Cup qualifiers and friendlies, ranking among Chile's top international scorers alongside players like Alexis Sánchez and Marcelo Salas.
Club - Universidad de Chile: multiple Primera División titles, Copa Sudamericana (2011). - Atlético Mineiro: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and state championships.
International - Chile national football team: Copa América champions (2015, Copa América Centenario).
Individual - Copa América Golden Boot (2015). - Recognitions in Chilean domestic football and continental awards.
Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Chilean footballers Category:Association football forwards