Kenneth Vargas, born in Costa Rica on 17 April 2002, is known in the realm of football as a formidable forward whose primary position is as a right winger for Hearts. Standing at an imposing 5ft 10in (1.78m), and weighing in at 11st 9lb (74kg), Vargas dons the number 77 jersey with pride. This young chap of 22, beyond his domestic affiliation, has had the honour of representing the Costa Rica national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Mr Vargas has a market value hovering around a modest £600,000. His stay with Hearts is secured for another 4 years and 4 months, charting the end of his contract to the 30th June, 2029.
Vargas launched his professional career with Herediano in the Primera Divsión in Costa Rica back in January 2020. During his debut season in 2021 - 2022, he made his presence known with a solid 14 first team appearances and bagged two goals in league matches. His following season, 2022 - 2023, witnessed a transcendence in his gameplay, racking up a formidable 41 first team appearances and striking home ten goals in league matches.
The young Costa Rican triggered a turning point in his career by transferring to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership on a loan in August 2023. During the 2023 - 2024 season, Vargas immersed himself in his new environment, making 33 first team appearances and scoring six goals in league matches. As of the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season, Vargas has shone his worth further with 27 first team appearances and four goals in the pipe.
In July 2024, Hearts decided to make his loan period a permanent move, procuring Vargas from Herediano for a fee shrouded in secrecy. His debut season for Hearts post transfer mirrored his loan period's performance, with 33 first team appearances and six goals, blossoming yet again in the 2024 - 2025 season with 27 appearances and four goals thus far.
Vargas' schedule has been nothing short of busy, having his boots on the turf for Hearts in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 with one start, the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 with two starts and a substitute appearance. He's also graced the international arena in the World Cup Qualifiers North & Central America 2024 - 2026 for Costa Rica with a substitute appearance, and in the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Hearts with two starts. Across the seas in the Conference League 2024 - 2025, Vargas has been seen sprinting on the field with three starts and three appearances as a substitute.
