Obed Vargas
United States
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O. Vargas
Atlético de MadridMidfielderObed 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 34 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.49 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.37 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 316 | 38.50 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 260 | 31.70 | 38 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.71 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.12 | 77 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 22 |
| Backward passes | 43 | 5.24 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 38 | 4.63 | 35 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.22 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 1.83 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 47 | 5.72 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.24 | 8 |
| Touches | 451 | 54.90 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 10.35 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.97 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.10 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.24 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.83 | 70 |
Obed Vargas completes 10 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 3.17 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.95 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.97 | 68 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.10 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 3.17 | 5 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.24 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.49 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.24 | 56 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 61 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.58 | 5 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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E. Álvarez28 yrs#4
É. Lira26 yrs#6
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G. Mora17 yrs#10
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Obed Vargas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.64 |
 World Cup | 3 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,573 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 53 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,843 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 72 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,343 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 6.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 13 | 855 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 5.76 |
| 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 United States. 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 away at Ecuador on December 9th. Atlético de Madrid won 2-0. Obed Vargas played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- July 6th2-3 lossvsEngland(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th2-0 winvsEcuador(17 mins, rating 6.51)
- May 25th0-3 winatCzech Republic(27 mins, rating 6.59)
- December 20th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(19 mins, rating 6.72)
- February 13th2-0 winvsSouth Africa(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Obed Vargas and Atlético de Madrid are next in action on January 14th against Athletic Club in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Athletic Club vs Atlético de Madrid match preview.
Teammates at Atlético de Madrid
Obed Vargas currently plays alongside Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Cristian Romero, Dávid Hancko, Arnau Ortiz, Salvador Esquivel, Daniel Martínez, Koke, Jonathan David, Obed Vargas, Alexander Sørloth, Robin Le Normand, Kang-in Lee, Julián Alvarez, Pablo Barrios, Marc Pubill, Rodrigo Mendoza, Juan Musso, Morten Hjulmand, Ademola Lookman, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jorge Domínguez, Álex Baena and Jan Oblak at Atlético de Madrid.