Alan Varela — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · FC Porto · POR-Primeira Liga · age 25 · €35m
Alan Varela is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing a solid presence in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he demonstrates elite quality and reliability, having missed no games over the past three seasons. While he may not be the most prolific in tackles or interceptions, his ability to dominate aerial battles makes him a key asset for FC Porto.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won %
- Sofascore rating
Weaknesses
- Duels won /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Tackles + interceptions /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Alan Varela?
- The players most statistically similar to Alan Varela (central midfielder) are Bruno Henrique, Mathis Servais, Gianluca Busio, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Alan Varela play?
- Alan Varela plays as a central midfielder for FC Porto in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is Alan Varela's market value?
- Alan Varela's market value is €35m.
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