Obed Vargas is an American professional footballer known for his composure as a midfielder. He also combines vision, passing ability, and tactical awareness to control the tempo of play from midfield.
Obed Vargas
Profession: Footballer
Born: May 16, 2004
Age: 22 years old
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Alaska, United States
Known for: central midfielder for Mexico national team
Profile Overview
Vargas was born in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. He holds dual citizen of Mexican and American as he is of Mexican descent. He grew up with his younger brother and two sisters who also play soccer.
He joined the Seattle Sounders FC academy, one of Major League Soccer and became known for his vision, precise passing, and maturity beyond his years, often dictating match tempo. His standout performances earned him opportunities to train with the first team and gain exposure to professional-level football.
Vargas made his professional debut for Seattle Sounders FC as a teenager. He impressed coaches with his composure on the ball, and ability to maintain control in high-pressure situations. He became a regular player in the first team over time while showing consistency on the pitch.
He signed a four-and-half-year contract with the Spanish club, Atletico Madrid, on February 2, 2026. He made his debut for the club in a Copa del Rey quarter final match against Real Betis.
Vargas has represented the United States and Mexico at the umder-20 and under-23 levels. He made his debut for the Mexican national team in a 2-0 friendly match against the United States, on October 15, 2024. He is one of the professional footballer born in United States just like Ricardo Pepi. He is also a rising young midfielder like Max Dowman.
Career Timeline
- 2019-2021 – Seattle Sounders FC (youth career)
- 2021-2021 – Tacoma Defiance
- 2021-2026 – Seattle Sounders FC – 92 apps, 4 goals
- 2026 – Atletico Madrid
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Obed Gomez Vargas
- Nationality: Mexican, American
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Obed Vargas Sr, Marisol Vargas
- Height: 1.75 m
- Official website: Instagram – @obed.vargas
Trivia
- He made his professional debut as a teenager in Major League Soccer.
- His father is a former youth player at Mexico’s Morelia Academy.
- He is also eligible for Spanish citizenship as his mother holds Spanish citizenship.
- He won the CONCACAF Champions League: 2022 with Seattle Sounders FC.
- He has an overall rating of 69 in EA SPORTS FC 26.
- He has a market value of €8 million according to Transfermarkt.
