Ruben Vargas

• Full name: Ruben Estephan Vargas Martinez
• Date of birth: 5 August 1998
• Place of birth: Adligenswil, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss (also of Dominican and Spanish descent)
• Position: Winger / Forward (primarily right winger)
• Preferred foot: Right
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Club career (high-level)

• Youth clubs: FC Adligenswil, Luzern
• FC Luzern: Made professional breakthrough with Luzern; appeared for their reserve and first teams.
• FC Augsburg: Transferred to Bundesliga side FC Augsburg in January 2020. At Augsburg he has been used mainly as a winger/attacking option, known for direct dribbling, pace and ability to shoot with both feet. (Note: appearances, goals and status can change with ongoing seasons.)

International career

• Represents the Switzerland national team. Debuted for the senior side in 2019 and was part of the Swiss squad at UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021).

Playing style and strengths

• Quick, direct winger with good dribbling and the ability to cut inside to shoot.
• Works in wide areas to create chances and press opponents defensively.
• Technical, agile and capable of scoring from distance as well as finishing in the box.

Notable facts

• First Swiss player of Dominican heritage to represent Switzerland at senior level.
• Scored maiden Bundesliga goals for Augsburg after his move from Luzern and has been an important attacking option for the club.

Current status

Ruben Vargas is an FC Augsburg player in the Bundesliga and an active Swiss international. For the most up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, assists, current squad number) consult the club or national team websites or live sports databases, as numbers change each season.