SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

EDUARDO VARGAS
EDUARDO VARGAS
EDUARDO VARGAS
Chile flag
Number
#10
Nationality
Chile
Team
CHILE (South America)
Coach
JUAN-ANTONIO PIZZI
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
1 2 7 0 2 6 7 25 1.9 £1.3M

Player: Eduardo Vargas

  • Full name: Eduardo César Vargas Rojas
  • Date of birth: November 20, 1989
  • Place of birth: Santiago, Chile
  • Nationality: Chilean
  • Position: Forward / Winger
  • Current status: Professional player (as of last update)

Club career (high-level):

  • Developed at Cobreloa (Chile) youth system; made professional debut with Cobreloa.
  • Played for Universidad de Chile (2010–2011), where he rose to prominence, winning domestic titles and shining in continental competitions.
  • Transferred to Napoli (Italy) in 2011, with multiple loan spells following including Grêmio (Brazil), Valencia (Spain), Queens Park Rangers (England), and Hoffenheim (Germany).
  • Later spells included Tigres UANL (Mexico) and club football in Brazil and elsewhere; he returned to Universidad de Chile in later years (club movements may have continued after last update).

International career with Chile:

  • Senior debut for Chile in 2009.
  • Key member of the Chile national team during its most successful era.
  • Won Copa América twice with Chile: 2015 and Copa América Centenario 2016. Vargas was one of the tournament's top scorers in 2015 (joint top scorer) and played a major role in Chile's attacking play.
  • Represented Chile at the FIFA World Cup (2014) and multiple Copa América tournaments and World Cup qualifying campaigns.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Versatile attacker able to play as a central striker or out wide.
  • Known for pace, dribbling, movement off the ball, and finishing ability—particularly effective on counterattacks and in transition.
  • Good set-piece and penalty taker for club and country at times.

Notable achievements:

  • Two-time Copa América winner with Chile (2015, 2016)
  • Copa Libertadores and domestic league successes with Universidad de Chile during his early career
  • Individual scoring honors in Copa América 2015 (joint top scorer)

Career summary note: Club affiliations and status can change; for the most current club information and statistics, consult an up-to-date sports database or official club/national team sources.