Jeisson Vargas
Jeisson Andrés Vargas Salazar (born 15 September 1997) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Qatari club Al-Rayyan on loan from Universidad de Chile.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeisson Andrés Vargas Salazar | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Recoleta, Santiago, Chile[1] | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Al-Rayyan (on loan from Universidad de Chile) | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2014 | Universidad Católica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Universidad Católica | 33 | (9) |
| 2016–2019 | Montreal Impact | 19 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | → Estudiantes LP (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Universidad Católica (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2019 | → Universidad Católica (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Unión La Calera | 54 | (13) |
| 2022– | Universidad de Chile | 21 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Al-Rayyan (loan) | 11 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Chile U20 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 January 2023 | |||
Club career
Vargas made his debut at UC playing the last 15 minutes against Universidad de Concepcion in San Carlos de Apoquindo in 2014.
In January 2018, Vargas signed with Montreal Impact in MLS.[3]
In 2023, he joined Qatari club Al-Rayyan on loan from Universidad de Chile on a deal for six months.[4]
International career
Along with Chile U20, he won the L'Alcúdia Tournament in 2015.[5]
Vargas was named in Chile's provisional squad for Copa América Centenario but was cut from the final squad.[6]
Honours
- Universidad Católica
- Chile U20
References
- "Jeisson Vargas Soccer Stats - Season & Career Statistics". www.foxsports.com.
- "Cruzados - Página oficial Club Universidad Católica". Cruzados.
- "Chilean attacking midfielder Jeisson Vargas joins Impact | FC Montreal".
- Sánchez Leiva, Jorge (31 January 2023). "Se va el 10 azul: Jeisson Vargas deja Universidad de Chile para firmar por seis meses en Qatar" (in Spanish). La Tercera. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- Roggero, José (19 August 2015). "¡La Roja sub 20 es campeona en L'Alcúdia!". El Mostrador (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- "Sanchez, Vidal lead Chile's Copa squad". goal.com. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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