Active in Liga MX

Juan Pablo Vargas

Defender #4
Age 30 years
Nationality Costa Rica
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Juan Pablo Vargas is Puebla FC's bronze-tier Sniper. Arriving in Mexico after a lengthy spell with Millonarios, the 31-year-old Costa Rican is still searching for the first major trophy of his career. He brings a massive physical presence to the pitch, stepping into a role that demands clinical execution in the final third.

His data paints a fascinating picture of a player balancing two distinct worlds. While his classification points to a finishing threat, his strongest dimension is actually a robust Defense rating. This grit is validated by a silver SHIELD badge, earned through a relentless willingness to put his body on the line and deny opposition attackers. Despite these rugged qualities, the veteran is going through a noticeable quiet spell. Across 820 minutes of action spanning nine appearances this season, he has struggled to find his rhythm, failing to register goal contributions to back up his attacking designation.

Holding a stable market valuation of €1M, the stakes are well-defined. Finding his touch and breaking out of this slump will be crucial as he looks to cement his authority in his new surroundings.

Player Rating

Juan Pablo Vargas Campos
63
Rating
30
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 61
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 57
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Juan Pablo Vargas Campos is a above average SHIELD for Puebla. Evidence: 0.9 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (74/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Juan Pablo Vargas Campos Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 96%
Weight 97%
Experience 77%

vs Liga MX

Height 97%
Weight 98%
Experience 78%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 42 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 67 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 74 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 7 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 34 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 42
Shooting 67
Defense 74
Workrate 7
Passing 34
Key Strength 74 Defense
Area to Watch 7 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Juan Pablo Vargas Campos this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 Puebla 1-2 Club Queretaro Liga MX 97' 7.3 - - 58 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Apr 22, 2026 Monterrey 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 97' 7.3 - - 61 Estadio BBVA
Apr 19, 2026 Guadalajara Chivas 5-0 Puebla Liga MX 93' 5.9 0 0 44 Estadio Akron
Apr 11, 2026 Puebla 0-1 Leon Liga MX 99' 6.7 0 0 38 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Apr 04, 2026 Puebla 1-1 FC Juarez Liga MX 90' 6.9 0 0 54 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Mar 22, 2026 Santos Laguna 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 100' 6.9 0 0 58 Estadio Corona
Mar 14, 2026 Puebla 0-0 Necaxa Liga MX 90' 7.5 0 0 28 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Mar 08, 2026 CF Pachuca 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 6.9 0 0 82 Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Mar 05, 2026 Puebla 3-1 Tigres UANL Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 66 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Feb 28, 2026 Atletico San Luis 0-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 7.5 0 0 47 Estadio Alfonso Lastras
Feb 21, 2026 Puebla 0-4 Club America Liga MX 90' 6.0 0 0 38 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Feb 14, 2026 Puebla 2-3 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX 90' 7.9 1 0 86 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Feb 07, 2026 Club Tijuana 0-0 Puebla Liga MX 90' 7.5 0 0 13 Estadio Caliente
Jan 31, 2026 Puebla 0-0 Toluca Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 41 Estadio Cuauhtemoc

Player Market Value

Track Juan Pablo Vargas Campos's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €900K
Peak Value €2.0M (Q3'23)
€2.0M €1.0M €0
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