Jorge Francisco Vargas

In 2016, he began his managerial career at the youth categories of Reggina. After managing ASD Aurora Reggio and working as the assistant of Roberto Donadoni for Shenzhen F.C., in 2021 he became the manager of Vigor Lamezia in the Eccellenza Calabria. After leaving Vigor Lamezia by the end of the season, on 30 June 2022 he was unveiled as the new head coach of Serie C club Pro Patria. After guiding Pro Patria to a mid-table placement, in April 2023 Vargas announced his departure from the club.

Vargas debuted in his country's first division in 1995 while playing for Huachipato on loan from Universidad Católica. After returning from his loan spell Vargas received little playing time for Universidad Católica and was consequently loaned out during the 1997 season to Coquimbo Unido, where he began to make a name for himself with his solid play. His play did not go unnoticed by Universidad Católica as he returned to the club and began to feature regularly. By 1999 Vargas established himself as the symbol and most prominent member of the club appearing in 38 matches and netting three goals. Vargas started drawing interest from Italian clubs and by the end of 1999 was sold to Reggina. With Reggina in the Italian Serie A, Vargas enjoyed the most successful part of his career. In four years he appeared in 97 league matches scoring three goals. For the 2003–04 season, Vargas joined Empoli but could not help the club avoid relegation. After his negative experience with Empoli, Vargas signed with A.S Livorno, where he recaptured the form that made him a standout for Reggina. In two years at the Tuscan club, Vargas appeared in 55 league matches. After his successful Serie A career, Vargas signed on with top Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg for the 2006–07 season. He appeared in 26 league matches helping the club to the Austrian Bundesliga crown. On 29 July 2008, Vargas joined the recently relegated Italian Serie B side Empoli. On 25 November 2009, Vargas joined Spezia Calcio of…