Academy profile: Uziel Vargas | OneFootball

In Chivas’ U-19 match against San Luis, corresponding to Matchday 7 of the Apertura 2026, a player who has done great work throughout his development process in the Rojiblanca Academy stepped up: Uziel Vargas, who scored a brace to give the Rebaño the win.

That’s why here we share what his journey with Guadalajara has been like, along with his standout numbers in the current tournament.

Where is Uziel from?

Edgar Uziel Vargas Loya was born on January 23, 2009, in Tijuana, Baja California, where his passion for soccer began at the age of 4, thanks to the encouragement of his parents.

What position does he play?

‘Uzi’ plays as an interior midfielder. Among his main traits are his ability to join the attack, backed by his speed and goal-scoring instinct, which makes him an important piece in finishing plays within Alberto Ascencio’s system.

How did he arrive at the Rojiblanca Academy?

At 12 years old, Edgar was scouted by Chivas and received an invitation to join Guadalajara’s 2009 age-group team. Later, Uziel spent time with the U-14 squad from AP22 to CL24. During his time in that category, he played in 59 matches, logged 3,621 minutes, and scored 18 goals. In fact, in the very tournament of his arrival, he was a key piece in winning the league title.

Later, in AP24 and CL25, he played with the U-15s, appearing in 27 matches and totaling 1,999 minutes, while also scoring 15 goals between the Regular Season and the Playoffs.

Since AP24, Uziel began seeing action with the U-17s until establishing himself in the category in CL26. During that span, he played 30 matches, totaled 2,044 minutes, and scored 11 goals.

His current form with the U-19s

In the current tournament, Uziel has found important consistency within the Rojiblanco setup. So far, he has played in 6 matches, all as a starter, and has logged every possible minute: 540. At just 17 years old, Vargas has delivered solid performances on the field and 4 goals, averaging one goal every 135 minutes.

In his most recent match with the U-19s, he was decisive in Guadalajara’s win over San Luis, scoring the brace that secured all 3 points for the Rebaño.

Rojiblanco Note…

* His Rojiblanco idol is Javier Hernández.* His favorite pastime is talking with his parents and sleeping.* His nickname is ‘Uzi’.

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