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Alenis Vargas

Alenis Vargas
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-12-04) 4 December 2003 (age 21)
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

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

Fútbol Consultants

Vargas started his career with Honduran side Fútbol Consultants.

Sporting Kansas City

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

Vargas was first called up to the Honduras national football team for 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs.[5]

Style of play

Vargas mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.[6]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Alenis Vargas a cumplir su sueño en la selección" (in Spanish). diariomas.hn.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Sofascore. "Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders FC live score, H2H and lineups | Sofascore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  5. ^ "No se esperaba: Alenis Vargas se confiesa y revela qué le dijo Ruela" (in Spanish). laprensa.hn.
  6. ^ "Alenis Vargas, el joven hondureño que figura en el Kansas City II: "Wanchope dijo que le recordaba a él"" (in Spanish). elheraldo.hn.


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