Juan Manuel Vargas

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Juan Manuel Vargas
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Vargas playing for Fiorentina in 2011
Personal information
Full name Juan Manuel Vargas Risco
Date of birth (1983-10-05) 5 October 1983 (age 40)[1]
Place of birth Magdalena del Mar, Peru
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Position(s) Left back / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Betis
Number 11
Youth career
1995–2001 Universitario
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Universitario 69 (7)
2005–2006 Colón 53 (4)
2006–2008 Catania 69 (5)
2008–2015 Fiorentina 147 (17)
2012–2013 → Genoa (loan) 20 (0)
2015– Betis 19 (2)
International career‡
2004– Peru 62 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2015
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2016

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This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Vargas and the second or maternal family name is Risco.

Juan Manuel Vargas Risco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan manˈwel ˈbarɣas]; born 5 October 1983) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a left back or left winger for Spanish club Real Betis.

His previous clubs include Universitario, Colón, Catania, Genoa and Fiorentina. He plays for Peru at international level.

Club career

Early career

Vargas got his start in the popular Peruvian team Club 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. In 2005 he transferred to Argentine team Club Atlético Colón.

Catania

In August 2006, he signed a four-year contract with Catania. He scored his first goal for Catania on 31 October 2007, in the 88th minute, tying Siena 1–1 and prolonging Catania's unbeaten streak to 7 games.[2] During his two-year stay in Sicily, he was continuously one of their best players, and was always a first team regular. His performances helped the Sicilians to Serie A survival for two seasons. These impressive displays led to elite clubs around Europe chasing after the 23-year old's signature.

Fiorentina

It was reported that Vargas had agreed to sign for Real Madrid on 17 May 2008[3][4] but on 5 July 2008 he joined Fiorentina for a fee of €12 million.[5] Upon arriving in Florence he struggled in the left back position and was highly criticized, however after realizing his true potential as an attacking midfielder, he has become a crucial part to the Viola squad providing crucial assists, giving the squad great speed, and acting almost as a third forward. On 24 November 2009, Vargas scored a critical spot kick goal that advanced Fiorentina onto the knock-out stages in the Champions League. This was the first time Fiorentina made it to the Round of 16 in 10 years.

On the last day of the August 2012 transfer window, Vargas joined Serie A club Genoa on loan for the season, making 20 appearances before rejoining Fiorentina. He scored Fiorentina's goal in their 1–3 defeat to Napoli in the 2014 Coppa Italia Final.

Betis

On 12 August 2015 Vargas signed a two-year deal with Real Betis, newly promoted to La Liga, after his contract with Fiorentina expired.[6] He made his debut for the club on 23 August, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Villarreal CF.[7]

Style of play

Vargas plays at left back, on the wing, or in the midfield, in both offensive and defensive positions. Vargas impresses with his ability to dribble the ball and make remarkable shots on goal. He is also known for his free kick ability and accurate crosses. His former Fiorentina teammate Alberto Gilardino stated that Vargas is probably the best crosser he has played with.[8]

International career

He played his first match with the Peruvian national team against Paraguay in the Germany 2006 campaign, with Paulo Autuori as coach. He scored his first international goal on 12 September 2007 in a friendly game against Bolivia. He was sent off in the 2011 Copa América semi-final match for elbowing a Uruguayan player.

Career statistics

Club

As of 31 May 2015
Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Club League Season Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Peru League Copa Inca South America Total
Universitario de Deportes Descentralizado 2002 3 1 ? — — 3 1 ?
2003 25 1 ? — 3 0 ? 28 1 ?
2004 41 6 ? — — 41 6 ?
Total 69 8 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 72 8 0
Argentina League Cup South America Total
Colón Primera División 2004–05 18 3 ? 0 0 0 — 18 3 ?
2005–06 36 1 ? 0 0 0 — 36 1 ?
Total 54 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 4 0
Italy League Coppa Italia Europe Total
Catania Serie A 2006–07 33 0 3 0 0 0 — 33 0 3
2007–08 36 5 4 4 1 1 — 40 6 5
Total 69 5 7 4 1 1 0 0 0 73 6 8
Fiorentina Serie A 2008–09 27 3 2 0 0 0 7 0 1 34 3 3
2009–10 29 5 6 3 0 0 10 3 4 42 8 10
2010–11 24 4 6 0 0 0 — 24 4 6
2011–12 24 0 7 2 0 0 — 26 0 7
Total 104 12 21 5 0 0 17 3 5 126 15 26
Genoa Serie A 2012–13 20 0 1 0 0 0 — 20 0 1
Total 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
Fiorentina Serie A 2013–14 24 4 0 4 2 0 3 0 0 31 6 0
2014–15 19 1 1 1 0 0 9 3 1 29 4 2
Total 43 5 1 5 2 0 12 3 1 60 10 2
Career total 359 34 30 14 3 1 32 6 6 405 43 37

International

As of 25 March 2016.
Peru national team
Year Apps Goals
2004 2 0
2005 4 0
2006 2 0
2007 6 2
2008 7 0
2009 6 1
2010 3 0
2011 8 1
2012 4 0
2013 7 0
2014 4 0
2015 8 0
2016 1 0
Total 62 4

International appearances and goals


Statistics accurate as of match played

Honours

Club

Universitario de Deportes
Fiorentina

Country

Peru national team

Personal life

Vargas currently lives with his longtime partner Blanca Rodríguez, and their three children: Luana Mia (born in 2007), Ánika Lía (born 28 December 2009), and Juan Manuel (born in 2011).[9]

References

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