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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick first few steps that let him get past full-backs on the outside. (conf 0.65)
Good straight-line pace to stretch defenses in transition. (conf 0.6)
Comfortable shifting direction and cutting inside off his stronger left foot. (conf 0.6)
Covers his flank repeatedly across a match without visible dropoff. (conf 0.55)
Control
Reliable touch under pressure for a wide attacker at this level. (conf 0.55)
Effective one-on-one dribbler who likes cutting in from the right. (conf 0.65)
Modest physical presence limits his ability to hold off bigger defenders. (conf 0.45)
Strikes the ball cleanly when cutting inside for shots on his left foot. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Solid combination play in tight wide areas with overlapping full-backs. (conf 0.5)
Occasional switches of play but not a primary creative outlet from deep. (conf 0.45)
Delivers a useful ball from wide areas though not a standout crosser. (conf 0.5)
Sees late runners in the box reasonably well when cutting inside. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Confident low-driven finisher from the left channel with his favored foot. (conf 0.6)
Tends to shoot early from the cutback zone rather than always squaring it. (conf 0.5)
Finds pockets between lines to receive and turn toward goal. (conf 0.5)
Not a regular dead-ball taker at his clubs to date. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Limited aerial threat given his slighter wide-forward build. (conf 0.4)
Wins his share of tussles with full-backs through quickness rather than strength. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Applies useful pressure from the front in a mid-table LaLiga setup. (conf 0.45)
Contributes defensively but not known as a disruptive presser. (conf 0.4)
Tracks back adequately though positioning discipline is inconsistent. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball in the final third for a squad player. (conf 0.5)
Sensible choices between dribble, cross and shot in wide areas. (conf 0.5)
Puts in consistent defensive and offensive effort across 90 minutes. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Has dealt with a few muscular and knock-related spells over his career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Late-20s wide attacker likely near his ceiling as a solid squad option. (conf 0.5)
Recognized Swiss international known within LaLiga and the Bundesliga. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ruben Vargas is a left-footed Swiss winger who likes to attack from the right flank and cut inside onto his favored foot to shoot or combine. Known for his pace and directness in one-on-one situations, he built his reputation with strong performances for Switzerland at recent major tournaments and a productive spell at Augsburg before moving to LaLiga with Sevilla. At Sevilla he offers width, transition speed and a goal threat cutting in from wide areas.
Established Swiss international who has featured for the national team at World Cup and European Championship tournaments.
Made his name in the Bundesliga with FC Augsburg before moving to Spain.