Alenis Vargas | |
Birth Date: | 4 December 2003 |
Birth Place: | Honduras |
Height: | 1.85 m |
Currentclub: | Sporting Kansas City |
Clubnumber: | 20 |
Youthclubs1: | Olimpia |
Years1: | –2023 |
Clubs1: | Fútbol Consultants |
Years2: | 2023– |
Clubs2: | Sporting Kansas City |
Caps2: | 13 |
Goals2: | 2 |
Years3: | 2023– |
Clubs3: | → Sporting Kansas City II (loan) |
Caps3: | 21 |
Goals3: | 6 |
Alenis Vargas (born 4 December 2003) is a Honduran footballer who plays as a striker for Sporting KC.
Vargas grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.[1] He joined the youth academy of Honduran side Olimpia at the age of 17.[2]
Vargas started his career with Honduran side Fútbol Consultants.
In 2023, he signed for American side Sporting KC.[3] On 2 February 2024, he debuted for the club during a 1–1 draw with Houston Dynamo.
On 8 June 2024, Vargas scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute during a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC.[4]
Vargas was first called up to the Honduras national football team for 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs.[5]
Vargas mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his strength.[6]