| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olimpia | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2023 | Fútbol Consultants | ||
| 2023– | Sporting Kansas City | 13 | (2) |
| 2023 | → Sporting Kansas City II (loan) | 21 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alenis Vargas (born 4 December 2003) is a Honduran footballer who plays as a striker for Sporting KC.
Early life
[edit]Vargas grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.[1] He joined the youth academy of Honduran side Olimpia at the age of 17.[2]
Club career
[edit]Fútbol Consultants
[edit]Vargas started his career with Honduran side Fútbol Consultants.
Sporting Kansas City
[edit]In 2023, he signed for American side Sporting KC.[3] On 2 February 2024, he debuted for the club during a 1–1 draw with Houston Dynamo.
On 8 June 2024, Vargas scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute during a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC.[4]
International career
[edit]Vargas was first called up to the Honduras national football team for 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs.[5]
Style of play
[edit]Vargas mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Gutiérrez, Omar. "¿Cuánto ganaba en Olimpia? El legionario Alenis Vargas revela los equipos que lo dejaron ir y confiesa: "Pensé en emigrar"" (in Spanish). diez.hn.
- ^ "Alenis Vargas a cumplir su sueño en la selección" (in Spanish). diariomas.hn.
- ^ Sperry, Daniel (15 December 2023). "Sporting Kansas City signs forward Alenis Vargas to three-year MLS contract, per club". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Sofascore. "Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders FC live score, H2H and lineups | Sofascore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "No se esperaba: Alenis Vargas se confiesa y revela qué le dijo Ruela" (in Spanish). laprensa.hn.
- ^ "Alenis Vargas, el joven hondureño que figura en el Kansas City II: "Wanchope dijo que le recordaba a él"" (in Spanish). elheraldo.hn.
External links
[edit]- Alenis Vargas at Soccerway
- Alenis Vargas at WorldFootball.net