Jose Maria Vargas Altamirano '25 Recruiting Profile

I will do whatever it takes to play scholarship soccer in the United States. I want to have the same chance as everybody else to play the sport that I love in a competitive environment. I also strive for a better education, a college where it can set me up for a better life, a good career, get a good degree in the field of study that I am looking for. With my experience abroad and my individual skills both on and off the field, I know I have a lot to offer, but that also doesn't mean I can't keep learning. I want to learn from the best, compete against the best and I am always willing to learn from people with major experience and skill that can level up and boost my self esteem and work ethic. On the field, I love to work hard. I want to work hard for what I deserve, and keep working hard to achieve the goals I personally have as well as work hard for the team. There is nothing better than seeing the end results after a long season of hard work and dedication. What you put into practice is what you get out of games. What makes me different is my experience in different countries, and playing styles. I play various positions such as midfield, center midfielder, center defensive midfield as well as center back and right back. 

Off the field, I want to be a better student. I am looking for a university that can offer me a good education with resources, career options and orientation, as well as a good social environment and student life. I am looking for a school that is for the most part focused on engineering and math as well as careers for teaching, education and coaching.