Kenneth Vargas is a Costa Rican footballer, born on the 17th of April 2002, making him 23 years of age. He can primarily be seen in the forward position for Hearts, specifically as their right winger. He has a build of about 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighs around 11st 9lb (74kg). Vargas can be recognised on the field with the number 77 on his jersey and he's also had the opportunity of showcasing his talent on an international platform having represented Costa Rica's national team.
The skill and persistence shown by him have led to a current market value estimate of around £765k, as mentioned on Transfermarkt.
His professional football career kicked into full gear when, in January of 2020, Vargas joined Herediano in Costa Rica's Primera Divsión. The debut season of 2021 - 2022 gave him the chance to make a mark with 14 first-team appearances and he managed to score two goals in league matches. Proving his mettle, he improved his statistics the next season, with ten goals in 41 appearances.
As his bold technique turned heads, August of 2023 saw Vargas getting loaned to Hearts in Scotland's Premiership. His contribution to Hearts in the 2023 - 2024 season yielded six goals via 33 first-team appearances, dropping slightly to four goals through 30 appearances in the 2024 - 2025 season. However, the current season of 2025 - 2026 demonstrates Vargas' absence from first-team appearances in league matches.
By July of 2024, Kenneth Vargas was no longer a loanee. He transferred from Herediano in Costa Rica to Hearts in Scotland for an undisclosed fee. His performance still was a crucial element to Hearts, with 33 first appearances and six goals scored in the 2023 - 2024 season, whereas he made 30 first-team appearances and scored four goals in 2024 - 2025. Yet, he has made no appearances so far in the 2025 - 2026 season.
Apart from his roles in regular league matches, his football prowess was also seen in separate tournaments such as the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts, where he achieved two starts and one game as a substitute. He also represented Costa Rica in the World Cup Qualifiers North & Central America 2024 - 2026, marking a goal in two starts and two appearances as a substitute. Demonstrating further commitment to his national team, he appeared in the Gold Cup 2025, procuring one start and three substitute appearances.
