Players like Hélio Varela
LWPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHélio Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hélio Varela are Oladapo Afolayan, Said El Mala, Figueiredo. Doppel rates Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lazaros Lamprou scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Hélio Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Said El Malasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 20 | €46m | 83 | 79 |
| 3 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Lazaros Lamprousimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 77 | 77 |
| 8 | Ferreirinhasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 29 | €3.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hélio Varela
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hélio Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Hélio Varela, with a 79/100 overall match. Said El Mala and Figueiredo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hélio Varela?
Yes. Lazaros Lamprou (Excelsior) plays a similar left winger role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hélio Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hélio Varela's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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