Active in Liga MX

Juan Pablo Vargas

Defender #4
Age 31 years
Nationality Costa Rica
Market Value €900K

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
Defender
Bronze sniper with defensive solidity

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Juan Pablo Vargas Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 98%
Weight 98%
Experience 88%

vs Liga MX

Height 98%
Weight 98%
Experience 85%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 59 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 14 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 54 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 17 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 60 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 59
Shooting 14
Defense 54
Workrate 17
Passing 60
Key Strength 60 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Club Tijuana 0-0 Puebla Liga MX 90' 6.8 0 0 18 Estadio Caliente
Oct 10, 2026 Puebla 1-1 Leon Liga MX 90' 7.3 0 1 53 Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Sep 27, 2026 Tigres UANL 1-0 Puebla Liga MX 90' 6.8 0 0 30 Estadio Universitario
Sep 19, 2026 Puebla 1-1 Atlante FC Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 39 Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Sep 16, 2026 Puebla 0-1 Toluca Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 36 Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Sep 12, 2026 Necaxa 0-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 7.4 0 0 39 Estadio Victoria
Aug 30, 2026 Club America 2-0 Puebla Liga MX 95' 7.0 0 0 41 Estadio Banorte
Aug 23, 2026 Puebla 3-2 Santos Laguna Liga MX 90' 6.9 0 1 72 Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Aug 18, 2026 CF Pachuca 2-3 Puebla Liga MX 50' 6.5 0 0 92 Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Aug 01, 2026 Puebla 1-1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX 91' 7.2 0 0 49 Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Jul 22, 2026 Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 6.7 0 0 33 Estadio Banorte
Jul 18, 2026 FC Juarez 0-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 19 Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Apr 25, 2026 Puebla 1-2 Club Queretaro Liga MX 97' 7.3 0 0 58 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Apr 22, 2026 Monterrey 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 97' 7.3 0 0 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

Player Market Value

Track Juan Pablo Vargas'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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