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O. Vargas
Atlético de MadridMidfielderBefore the next match
VfB Stuttgart v Atlético de Madrid, Tuesday
What VfB Stuttgart allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against VfB Stuttgart in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersObed Vargas 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Obed Vargas has appeared in 12 La Liga matches this season, totalling 739 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Obed Vargas has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 148 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Obed Vargas has 1 assist and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 246 minutes. Obed Vargas has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 54th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Obed Vargas has completed 260 of 316 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Obed Vargas completes 10 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Obed Vargas makes 26 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Obed Vargas has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (2) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Atlético de Madrid squad
A. Sørloth
30 yrs#9
Á. Baena
25 yrs#10
A. Lookman
28 yrs#11
J. David
26 yrs#15
A. Ortiz24 yrs#16
J. Alvarez
26 yrs#19
G. Simeone23 yrs#20O. Vargas
21 yrs#3
R. Mendoza21 yrs#4
J. Cardoso
25 yrs#5
Koke34 yrs#6
K. Lee
25 yrs#7
P. Barrios23 yrs#8
M. Hjulmand
27 yrs#23
28 yrs
33 yrsMexico squad
H. Lozano31 yrs#11
I. Violante22 yrs#12
H. Camberos19 yrs#14
G. Berterame27 yrs#19
R. Alvarado28 yrs#25
S. Gimenez25 yrs#29
A. González23 yrs#34O. Vargas21 yrs#3
D. García23 yrs#5
É. Lira26 yrs#6
L. Romo31 yrs#7
G. Mora18 yrs#10
Á. Fidalgo29 yrs#15
J. Márquez26 yrs#16
L. Chávez30 yrs#24
O. Pineda30 yrs#25
S. Sandoval25 yrs#28
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 8 | 336 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.70 |
 World Cup | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.61 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,573 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 53 | 7.21 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,843 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 72 | 6.94 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,343 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 6.31 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 13 | 855 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 5.76 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.83 |
About Obed Vargas
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Obed Vargas has scored 1 assist across 12 appearances (8 starts), totalling 739 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Obed Vargas has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.17 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Obed Vargas has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (67% success rate). Obed Vargas has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Obed Vargas has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 8 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 260 from 316 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Obed Vargas has won 47 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Obed Vargas has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 9.
About Obed Vargas
Obed Vargas is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Atlético de Madrid in the La Liga, representing Mexico. Obed Vargas is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 5 August 2005.
Most recent appearance
Obed Vargas's most recent match was at home against Chile on April 25th for Mexico. Mexico lost 0-2. Obed Vargas played 72 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Obed Vargas and Atlético de Madrid are next in action on October 14th against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid match preview.
Teammates at Atlético de Madrid
Obed Vargas currently plays alongside Julián Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, Morten Hjulmand, Alexander Sørloth, Johnny Cardoso, Rodrigo Mendoza, Álex Baena, Pablo Barrios, Dávid Hancko, Obed Vargas, Ademola Lookman, Giuliano Simeone, Arnau Ortiz, Jorge Domínguez, Jonathan David, Cristian Romero, Juan Musso, Dani Martinez, Koke, Marcos Llorente, Kang-in Lee, Salvador Esquivel Gámez, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Pubill and Jan Oblak at Atlético de Madrid.