The 19-year-old athlete received his first call-up with the Tricolor at a senior level. Photo: Jovani Pérez
In the search to begin a “generational change” in the Mexican National Teamthe 19-year-old midfielder, Obed Vargas, received his first call from Javier Aguirre to represent the Tricolor in the friendly matches that will take place Valencia y USA in the next FIFA date. After knowing that his name was on the ‘Vasco’ list, the player from Seattle Sounders He shared his excitement and joy for this new step in his career.
Although the new call for Aguirre generated divided opinions and called into question the supposed generational change that is intended, mainly to have back Guillermo Ochoaif there were other names like that of Obed Vargaswho were seen in a good way for receiving their first call with the Aztec team.
Obed Vargas shared his excitement about being with the Mexican National Team at a senior level. Photo: Screenshot, X/Miselecciónmx
Born in Alaska, United Statesthe 19-year-old has Mexican nationality due to the ancestry of his parents, a fact that gave him the opportunity to defend the team’s shirt. Tricolor. In an interview for the channel Mexican National Teamthe midfielder of the Seattle Sounders He expressed the excitement generated by being in a call of Javier Aguirreas well as the way in which he shared the news with his family who lives in Mexico.
Because it was my dream since I was a child, I grew up watching the Mexican National Team in the 2014, 2018 World Cup, from my home and supporting one hundred. It was what I felt inside my heart, wanting to represent my roots; My whole family lives in Mexico and it is something that I have felt all my life from my heart. […] I don’t know how to explain it but, from the first time I put on the jersey I had a smile on my face, I sent a photo to my family and they can see how different I look when I put on the Mexico jersey.
The Seattle Sounders full-back expressed his happiness for representing the colors of the Tricolor Credit: Youtube/Mexican National Team
Hand in hand, he said he was aware of the responsibility that comes with representing the colors of the Aztec team, reiterating his commitment to this new facet in his professional career. It is worth remembering that, despite having played matches with the United States Under-20 and Under-23 teams, Obed He chose to defend the shirt of the Tri.
The atmosphere of all the players makes me feel at home, with the coaches very respectful; It’s what I wanted. In the end it is a responsibility to be here, not everyone has the opportunity to represent these colors and shield, so I am going to take it with due respect and responsibility to represent all the people of Mexico.
The 19-year-old athlete received his first call to the Mexican senior team. Photo: X/Miselecciónmx
