Name

Andy Vargas

 

Squad No.

7

Date of Birth

3 July 1977

Age

22

Born

Melbourne

Occupation

Full Time Soccer Player

Marital Status

Single

Position Played

Midfield

National Representative Honours

Joeys U/17;
Young Socceroos U/20
Olyroos U/23

Medals, Trophies won

Weinstein Medal 1993

Junior Clubs

Elwood United, East Bentleigh

Senior Clubs

Port Melbourne(1 yr), Carlton (1 yr), Gippsland Falcons (2 yrs)

NSL Debut

1997/98 Round 2; Carlton v Sydney United, Optus Oval, 1-1.

Most Memorable Match

Playing for Colo Colo U/20 in front of 60,000 people. The senior team would play after us.

Biggest Disappointment

Missing out on playing at the U/20 World Cup in Malaysia due to a back injury.

Biggest Achievement to date

Representing my country.

Most difficult opponent

Paul Trimboli – very clever on and off the ball.

Most Admired Players –Australian

Mehmed Durakovic; a true leader and outstanding player.

Most Admired Players – Overseas

Rivaldo – I don’t think I need to mention why!!

Most Admired Sportsperson

Michael Jordan

Professional Ambition

To play overseas.

Most Exciting Young Player at Gippsland

Clayton Bell, John Hutchinson.

Personal Ambition

Be happy and not have any enemies.

Favourite Pastime

Spending time with family and friends.

Favourite Other Teams

Colo Colo (Chile), Barcelona.

Favourite Other Soccer Stadium

Monumental (Colo Colo)

Favourite Food

Mum’s cooking

Favourite TV Show

Jerry Springer

Favourite Cartoon Character

Homer Simpson

Favourite Comedian

Flaco Y El Indio (Chilean)

Favourite Actor & Actress

Robert de Niro, Sharon Stone.

Favourite Movie

Scarface

Favourite Bands/singers

Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alpha Blondy

Most Embarrassing Moment

Haven’t really had one.

Funniest Team-mate

Dean Fak, Juan Nilo, Manny Gotis

Answer a question of your own?

 

Where would you like to be in 15 years?

Married with 4 – 5 kids and living comfortably.

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