Alan Varela — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · FC Porto · POR-Primeira Liga · age 25 · €35m
Alan Varela is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and solid presence in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases quality and durability, missing no games over the last three seasons. While he may not excel in tackling metrics, his ability to win aerial duels makes him a valuable asset in disrupting opposition play and maintaining stability in midfield.
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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