Fabián Vargas
Colombian footballer, played for Boca Juniors
Born
April 17th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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Born in Colombia, had a professional football career spanning over a decade. Primarily played as a midfielder. Started career at Deportes Tolima before moving to play for multiple clubs in various countries. Spent significant time in Argentina, notably with Boca Juniors, where contributed to the team’s success in domestic and international competitions. Also represented the Colombian national team in international matches, participating in various qualifiers and tournaments during his career.
Played for Boca Juniors and won the Copa Libertadores
Appeared in over 50 matches for the Colombian national team
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