Eduardo Vargas

Chile · Striker (Right winger, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2016

Quick, clever forward who twice topped the Copa América scoring charts

Nicknames Turboman

73.7OVR#892 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament90
Top Speed84
Acceleration84
Runs in Behind84
Agility84
Reactions83
Finishing82
Attacking Positioning82
Anticipation82
Determination82

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.3

Top Speed84
Acceleration84
Dribbling Speed79
Top Speed with Ball79
Knock-on & Run78
Change of Pace78

Shooting 73.0

Finishing82
Shot Power80
Long Shots76
Volleys74
Curve72
Penalties74
Heading62
Direct Free Kicks62
Shooting Creativity76
Acrobatics72

Passing 67.4

Short Passing74
Long Passing62
Through Balls68
Crossing66
Link-up Play76
Vision72
Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 77.3

Dribbling80
Possession80
First Touch78
Skills & Tricks74
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance80

Movement 77.2

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning82
Anticipation82
Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 73.5

Decision Making76
Spatial Awareness76
Game Management70
Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 36.7

Defensive Positioning50
Marking32
Interceptions36
Standing Tackle44
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap28

Physical 73.7

Strength66
Stamina80
Agility84
Balance80
Recovery78
Reactions83
Hold-up Play62
Aerial Duels58
Aggression72

Mental 76.7

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership60
Selflessness78
Concentration74
Determination82
Tactical Discipline76

Career 67.2

Consistency62
Longevity74
Achievements64
Durability80
Loyalty56

Profile

Born: 20 November 1989
Height: 175 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2008–now
Prime: 2011-2016

Club career

2008–2010 Cobreloa
2010–2012 Universidad de Chile
2012–2015 Napoli
2013–2013 Grêmio (loan)
2014–2014 Valencia (loan)
2014–2015 Queens Park Rangers (loan)
2015–2017 Hoffenheim
2017–2020 Tigres UANL
2020–2024 Atlético Mineiro

Honours

Continental title 2

2015 Copa América · 2016 Copa América

League title · Chilean Primera División Universidad de Chile 2

2011 Apertura, 2011 Clausura

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Atlético Mineiro 1

2021

League title · Uruguayan Primera División Nacional 1

2025

Copa Sudamericana 1

2011

Coppa Italia 1

2011–12

Copa do Brasil 1