Camilo Vargas
ATS
Goalkeeper
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Mar 9, 1989 (37)
Left
6'1"
179 lb
Keeps clean sheet at Necaxa
Vargas recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 2-0 win over Necaxa.
Analysis: Vargas handled the chances he faced to secure the shutout, continuing a recent upswing as Atlas got Adonis Frias and Manuel Capasso back from injury to restore its full first-choice back line. Over 11 Apertura 2026 appearances, the Colombian has made 31 saves and recorded three clean sheets. He's also the only goalkeeper in the league to have saved three or more penalty kicks so far, giving him a strong source of value beyond routine stops. A midweek meeting with America and its potent attack will offer a tougher test for Vargas.
Saves three shots against Xolos
Vargas had three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 victory over Tijuana.
Analysis: Vargas had a mixed outing in a game that was more chaotic than the scoreline suggests, conceding from a corner and a penalty kick while the Foxes' back line again looked vulnerable. The five-game clean sheet drought reflects a defensive unit that has been inconsistent in recent weeks, and Vargas has had to carry more of the load between the posts as a result. The good news is that the international break could give them enough time to recover center-backs Adonis Frias and Manuel Capasso, both working their way back from muscular injuries, boosting the team's defensive strength for the Guadalajara derby.
Keeps clean sheet in win
Vargas made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cruz Azul.
Analysis: Vargas had another great performance between the posts, making multiple big interventions to shut down Cruz Azul's potent offense for his second clean sheet over four starts this season. After shining during the World Cup with Colombia, the veteran goalkeeper is managing to keep the momentum going on and right now there aren't a lot of better options at his position for a Liga MX fantasy team.
Keeps clean sheet in shootout loss
Vargas registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland.
Analysis: Vargas had a couple of great reactions during the game, though he failed to save any of the opponents' shootout penalties as his side got knocked out of the tournament. Still, the clean sheet was his fourth in a row, and he finished with just one goal conceded over five matches while making six saves over that span. The experienced keeper will return to his club Atlas ahead of the next Liga MX campaign, though it's unclear if he'll see action right away, with the season starting on July 17.
Clean sheet against Ghana
Vargas made no saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Ghana.
Analysis: Vargas was forced to do almost nothing on Friday, as the keeper would record a clean sheet without facing a single shot on net. This is his third clean sheet of the tournament, earning one in three straight games, having yet to give up a goal since their group stage opener. He will now face Switzerland in the round of 16, a team that should give him much more trouble than Ghana.
Two huge saves in draw
Vargas had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Portugal.
Analysis: Vargas preserved the 0-0 draw on Saturday with two strong saves to secure a clean sheet against Portugal. He has allowed just one goal throughout the group stage, facing five shots and making four saves while recording two clean sheets. His next test comes on Friday against Ghana, a side that scored three goals across their three group‑stage matches.
Clutch late save in clean sheet
Vargas had one save and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 win against DR Congo.
Analysis: Vargas had a quiet evening with little to do, as DR Congo offered minimal threat going forward. However, he made his presence felt when it mattered most, producing a crucial diving save from outside the box in stoppage time to help his side earn the win and secure qualification. They will now aim for first place in their next fixture against Portugal, though that will be a far tougher test for Vargas, with a clean sheet much harder to come by.
Beaten once in victory
Vargas registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Uzbekistan.
Analysis: Vargas conceded once in Colombia's 3-1 World Cup win over Uzbekistan, beaten by Abbosbek Fayzullaev's tap-in equalizer on the hour mark that briefly threatened to derail Colombia's opening result. He otherwise had a quiet night behind a Colombian back line that limited Uzbekistan to just two shots on target across the match. Vargas and Colombia will look to tighten up defensively against DR Congo on June 23.
Reliable No. 1 in goal
Vargas has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to be the starting goalkeeper throughout the tournament under coach Nestor Lorenzo.
Analysis: Vargas ends the season with Atlas in Liga MX having been a consistent presence between the posts, contributing 111 saves and nine clean sheets in 33 starts, bringing veteran experience and leadership to a Colombian squad with serious ambitions at the tournament. The keeper is one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the squad and his composure and shot-stopping ability make him a trusted figure for coach Lorenzo heading into what promises to be a competitive group stage.
Allows one in loss
Vargas made four saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Cruz Azul.
Analysis: Vargas was once again victim of a very leaky defensive line as they allowed Jose Paradela to leave multiple players behind before appearing in front of the goalkeeper to open the scoring just past the half-hour mark. The goalkeeper still made multiple interventions to keep his team alive but that wasn't enough when his teammates were unable to find the back of the net once again, the fifth time over the last eight games. With 111 saves, nine clean sheets and 52 goals allowed over 33 starts this season, the veteran is no longer that fantasy stud from his first two years at Atlas but still provides solid value from between the posts.
Allows three in loss
Vargas made six saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 3-2 loss against Cruz Azul.
Analysis: Vargas couldn't do much better to prevent any of the three goals he allowed and still kept his side alive in the playoff with multiple stops against an opposition that dominated most of the contest. The goalkeeper, who was coming off five clean sheets over the previous six starts, will remain one of the biggest reasons for Atlas fans to have hope for a turnaround in the second leg.
Registers clean sheet
Vargas recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus America.
Analysis: Vargas saved a crucial penalty in the 26th minute to preserve his clean sheet. He has now recorded 10 saves and two clearances across his last four appearances, keeping a clean sheet in each of those matches. He finishes the Clausura with 45 saves in 16 games, along with seven clean sheets.
Secures clean sheet versus Tigres
Vargas had three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Tigres.
Analysis: Vargas put in another good effort, keeping his goal unbeaten for the fourth time in his last five league games. He's in excellent form, with his clean sheet run boosted by consistent shot-stopping numbers, including a penalty save in his previous appearance against Santos. His next chance to produce will be the final regular-season clash against an America side that has scored multiple goals in two consecutive matches.
Saves penalty against Santos
Vargas had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Santos.
Analysis: Vargas turned in a heroic display, stopping Lucas Di Yorio's penalty kick to preserve a clean sheet Sunday. The goalkeeper has bounced back from a rough stretch, leaving his goal unbeaten in three of the last four matches, while the penalty save was his second in 14 Clausura outings. He'll hope to remain solid heading into a difficult week in which he'll face Tigres and America, who have scored the fifth and 12th-most goals in the league, respectively.
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