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Honduran footballer (born 2003)

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)
0000–2023 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. He joined the youth academy of Honduran side Olimpia at the age of 17.

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. 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.

International career

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

Style of play

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

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.

External links

Sporting Kansas City – current squad


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