Eduardo Vargas

Chilean footballer with significant club success

Eduardo Vargas - Chilean footballer with significant club success
Born

November 20th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Chile

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A professional footballer, excelled as a forward, representing Chile in international competitions. Played for top clubs, including Universidad de Chile, where contributions led to domestic successes. Further played for clubs like Napoli, where achievements included winning the Coppa Italia. Contributed to the Chilean national team, participating in Copa America and FIFA World Cup events.

Won Copa America with Chile in 2015

Played for Universidad de Chile

Contributed to Napoli's Coppa Italia victory

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