Obed Vargas is one of Mexico's most promising young talents, along with Armando Gonzalez and Gilberto Mora.
Vargas is a box-to-box midfielder who contributes on both sides of the ball. He is very technical, with a strong ability to maintain possession when his team has the ball.
He is expected to be a key player for Mexico at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Obed Vargas Bio
Name | Obed Gomez Vargas |
Age | 20 |
Birthday | August 5, 2005 |
Nationality | Mexico |
Birthplace | Anchorage. Alaska, USA |
Position(s) | Midfielder |
Current Club | Atletico Madrid |
Shirt # | 21 |
Obed Vargas' Mexico National Team Career
CAPS: 5
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Vargas, born in the United States represented the United States at the youth level, but switched his allegiances to Mexico in 2024. Vargas has dual citizenship, and never made a senior appearance for the USMNT allowing his to represent Mexico.
Vargas is one of the most promising players on the Mexican National Team, although he has only made five appearances for his nation.
Obed Vargas' Club Career
Began his career with the Seattle Sounders and played for their MLS Next Pro team, Tacoma Defiance, making 28 appearances between 2021 and 2023.
Vargas made his MLS debut with the Sounders in 2021, at 15 years, 11 months and 18 days old.
In 130 appearances in Seattle, Vargas played in the 2025 Club World Cup, and won the Concacaf Champions League (2021/22) and Leagues Cup (2025) with the Sounders.
In February of 2026, Vargas made the big move to Atletico Madrid in Spain, but is yet to make a major impact. In the coming years he is expected to play alongside 23-year-old USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso in Spanish sides midfield.
Obed Vargas Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
Seattle Sounders (2021-26) | 130 | 8 | 10 |
Atletico Madrid (2026-Present) | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Obed Vargas' Transfer Value
Obed Vargas' current market value is $9.7 million according the transfermarkt.
Vargas' transfer value reached $12 million in October 2025 - the highest mark of the Mexican-American's young career.
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