Career
He obtained a total number of ten caps for the Chilean national team during his career. Vargas retired in 2005. Vargas began his career in Independiente.
After three seasons at the club with 98 appearances, he left for Club Sport Emelec of Ecuador.
However Vargas left after a season to join. Vargas earned the nickname "Superman" for his constant saves in the air, especially in the last few moments.
In 2002, the President of, Doctor Rene Orozco, terminated Vargas"s contract. Vargas then left for Unión Española where he stayed for as season.
He then went to PSM Makassar in Indonesia.
After two seasons, Vargas retired from soccer in 2005. Recently entitled football coach, after a brief passage as technical manager at. Vargas made his debut match against Uruguay on 24 April 2001, which Chile lost 0-1 to an own goal.
He was also capped for the 2001 Copa América, playing four matches as Chile was knocked out in the quarterfinals.