Juan Manuel Vargas
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| Juan Manuel Vargas | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Manuel Vargas Risco | |
| Date of birth | October 5, 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Lima, Peru | |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Left back/ Left Midfielder/ Defensive Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Catania | |
| Number | 7 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Universitario de Deportes | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2002-04 2005-06 2006-2008 |
Universitario Colón Catania |
69 (8) 53 (6) 65 (7) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2002- | Peru | 15 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Juan Manuel Vargas (born October 5, 1983 in Lima), is a Peruvian international footballer. His regular position is left back.
Vargas plays on the wing, in the defense, or in the midfield, in both offensive and defensive positions. Although typically labeled as a defensive player, he impresses with his ability to dribble the ball and make remarkable shots on goal. He is also known for his free kick ability.
El Loco Vargas or Catania's Roberto Carlos got his start in the popular Peruvian team Universitario de Deportes where he quickly earned a main spot in the team by 2004, given his great play and his crowd-pleasing goals at key moments. He also earned a spot in the Peruvian national team roster. In 2005 he transferred to Argentine team Colón de Santa Fe, where he has also earned a spot in the starting line-up and the admiration of his coaches. In 2005 Boca Juniors became so impressed with the player that they bought 10% of his contract.
In August, 2006, he signed a four year contract with Catania.
He scored his first goal for Catania on October 31, 2007, in the 88th minute, tying Siena 1-1 and prolonging Catania's unbeaten streak to 7 games.
[edit] External links
- Juan Manuel Vargas FIFA competition record
- Player profile - delgol.com
- Profile Oficial at Calcio Catania
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