1. Eduardo Vargas was part of their squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the Copa America in 2015,2016,2019,2021 and 2024.
18 Facts About Eduardo Vargas
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Eduardo Vargas had trials at Universidad Catolica and Palestino before taking part of Deportes Puerto Montt's youth categories.
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In 2006, Eduardo Vargas was signed by Cobreloa after impressing in a ten-day trial.
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Eduardo Vargas appeared in three more matches during the season, all from the bench.
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Eduardo Vargas established himself as a starter in 2009, contributing with four goals in 23 appearances.
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On 7 January 2010, Eduardo Vargas joined Universidad de Chile for a US$700,000 transfer fee.
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Eduardo Vargas only broke into the first team during the 2011 campaign, and had a brilliant performance during the year, scoring 29 goals and providing in 51 matches.
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Eduardo Vargas was chosen as a candidate for South American Footballer of the Year in November 2011, eventually placing as runner-up to Neymar.
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On 17 January 2013, Eduardo Vargas agreed to go on loan to Brazilian side Gremio.
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Eduardo Vargas made his first appearance six days later in a Copa Libertadores match against LDU Quito.
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On 27 January 2017, Liga MX club Tigres UANL announced Eduardo Vargas would be joining the club.
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On 9 November 2020, Eduardo Vargas joined Atletico Mineiro on a two-year contract.
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In January 2025, Eduardo Vargas moved to Uruguay and signed with Nacional.
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In 2009, Eduardo Vargas participated in the Toulon Tournament with the Chile under-23 national team, where he was champion and the team's second top goalscorer.
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On 1 June 2014, Eduardo Vargas was named by Jorge Sampaoli in Chile's 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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In Chile's second group match, against defending champions Spain at the Maracana Stadium, Eduardo Vargas scored the team's opening goal as they mathematically eliminated Spain and secured qualification to the knockout stage.
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Chile retained their title with another win on penalties against Argentina, and Eduardo Vargas was again the top scorer with six goals.
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Eduardo Vargas was included in Chile's 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa America in Brazil.