Luis Vargas Peña
Paraguayan footballer
About Luis Vargas Peña
Lived 1905 – 1994 (aged 88–89). Luis Vargas Peña was a Paraguayan association football player and association football coach.
Luis Vargas Peña (1905 in Asunción–1994) was one of the greatest Paraguayan footballers (wingers) before the Second World War. He was the first Paraguayan to score a goal for the Paraguay national football team in a FIFA World Cup, accomplishing that in a match valid for the group stage of the 1930 FIFA World Cup against Belgium, played on 20 July. Vargas Peña also had the honour of being the first captain for Paraguay in a World Cup.
During most of his career he played for the club Olimpia Asunción.
International goals Paraguay's goal tally first + # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 3 November 1926 Estadio Sport de Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile 1–5 1–5 1926 South American Championship 2. 20 July 1930 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay 1–0 1–0 1930 FIFA World Cup
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Who was Luis Vargas Peña?
Paraguayan footballer (1905-1994)
When was Luis Vargas Peña born?
Luis Vargas Peña was born in 1905 in Asunción.
When did Luis Vargas Peña die?
Luis Vargas Peña died on 19 March 1994.
What was Luis Vargas Peña's occupation?
Luis Vargas Peña was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Luis Vargas Peña?
Luis Vargas Peña was Paraguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis Vargas Peña. https://biography.guide/luis-vargas-pena/
MLA: "Luis Vargas Peña." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-vargas-pena/.
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