Camilo Vargas

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Camilo Vargas is a professional Colombian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

He began his professional career with Independiente Santa Fe in 2007, making his debut at just 16 years old.

Vargas scored a memorable goal in a derby match against Millonarios in 2011, showcasing his versatility as a goalkeeper.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Camilo Andrés Vargas Gil, a talented Colombian goalkeeper, began his football journey at the young age of 16 when he joined the youth teams of Independiente Santa Fe. He made his professional debut on March 11, 2007, in a match against La Equidad, showcasing his potential by stepping in during the final minutes of the game. Over the years, Vargas developed his skills and became a key player for Santa Fe, winning his first professional title with the team in the 2009 Copa Colombia.

Professional Development

Vargas's career flourished at Independiente Santa Fe, where he gained recognition for his impressive performances, including a memorable goal scored during a derby match against Millonarios in 2011. After a successful stint with Santa Fe, he moved to Atlético Nacional in 2015, where he continued to excel, contributing to the team's success in the Categoría Primera A. In 2016, Vargas joined Argentinos Juniors, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable goalkeeper.

International Career

On the international stage, Vargas has been a consistent presence for the Colombia national team since the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, often serving as a backup for David Ospina. He made his international debut in a friendly match against El Salvador in 2014 and was part of the squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup. In 2023, he was promoted to the first-choice goalkeeper, playing a crucial role in the 2024 Copa América and the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where he made his World Cup debut on June 17, 2026.

Achievements and Legacy

Throughout his career, Vargas has accumulated numerous honors, including multiple league titles with Independiente Santa Fe and Atlético Nacional, as well as Liga MX championships with Atlas. His individual accolades include being named to the Liga MX Best XI and winning the Liga MX Golden Glove. Camilo Vargas continues to be a prominent figure in Colombian football, known for his skill, determination, and contributions to the sport.

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As of match played on 9 May 2026

International

As of match played on 7 July 2026

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

International career

Since the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Vargas has been consistently called up to the Colombia national football team, usually as a backup for David Ospina. In 2023, Vargas was promoted to first-choice goalkeeper for his national team. Vargas was included in the squad that had a run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals in Brazil, but he failed to see any action during the tournament. He made his international debut shortly after, in a 3–0 win against El Salvador at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, on 10 October 2014. In May 2018, he was included in the team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, although he once again failed make an appearance. Having been an unused substitute for the 2015, 2019 and 2021 Copa América tournaments, Vargas was the main goalkeeper during 2024 Copa América, featuring in every Colombia match of the competition. He retained his starter status throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. On 12 October 2023, he was sent off against Uruguay and served a one-match suspension, which featured Álvaro Montero in goal. In April 2025, it was reported that Vargas was set to undergo surgery to treat a meniscus injury, with backup keeper Kevin Mier stepping in in three of the last four qualification matches. On 26 May 2026, Vargas was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his World Cup debut on 17 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, against Uzbekistan. In the 60th minute of that match, he parried a volley by Eldor Shomurodov, but…

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Club career

Independiente Santa Fe

At the age of 16, Camilo Vargas joined the youth teams of Independiente Santa Fe. Camilo joined the first team and made his debut as a professional footballer with Independiente Santa Fe on March 11, 2007, in the game against La Equidad at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, a match for the Colombian Apertura Tournament. Vargas entered the field in the final minutes, replacing Oscar Castro in Santa Fe's 2–1 victory. Camilo continued with the first team, but also alternated with the reserve team. In 2009, Camilo won his first professional title when Independiente Santa Fe won the 2009 Copa Colombia. In the 2010 Copa Colombia, Vargas qualified Santa Fe against Real Cartagena. On September 11, the 260th Bogotá Classic was played between Santa Fe and Millonarios. He had a good match, saving a penalty and keeping the score at 0-0. That year he played 7 games, and little by little he was demonstrating his qualities as a goalkeeper. In 2011, Camilo had more opportunities to save in both the local league and the Copa Sudamericana. He would confirm his good form when on November 23, 2011, the penultimate date of the Torneo Finalización, in the 265th derby, a corner kick was awarded in the last minute, in favor of Santa Fe. Vargas left his goalkeeping position and headed past the Millonarios defense to score the winning goal for his club. He became the man of the match. Camilo Vargas began to show himself and demonstrate that he was ready to be a…

▸ Источник: Wikipedia