12 Camilo Vargas
Camilo Vargas, 1989-03-09, Goalkeeper for Colombia, plays for Atlas. 25 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Colombia's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Atlas goalkeeper and Colombia's current first-choice keeper. Currently plying his trade at Atlas, a commanding presence between the posts, Camilo Vargas is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Colombia. Has earned 25 international caps. Born in 1989, the 37-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
By the 2024 Copa América, Vargas had established himself as Colombia’s starting goalkeeper, featuring throughout the tournament as the team finished runners-up.
With Atlas he ended a 70-year title drought, leading the club to the Liga MX Apertura 2021, the Clausura 2022, and the Campeón de Campeones, while earning recognition as one of the league’s top goalkeepers with two Best XI selections, the Golden Glove, the Balón de Oro for the 2021–22 season, and inclusion in the 2022 MLS All-Star Game.
He earned his first tournament start at the 2021 Copa América, playing in the third-place play-off against Peru, where Colombia secured the bronze medal.
Vargas was also part of the squad at the 2019 Copa América, again as an unused substitute.
He was named in Colombia’s squads for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Copa América, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, without making an appearance.
Vargas began his career with Independiente Santa Fe, winning two Categoría Primera A titles and the Copa Colombia in 2009, before moving to Atlético Nacional in 2015.
At international level, Vargas made his senior debut for Colombia in 2014 in a friendly against El Salvador.