Players like Bruno Varela
GKVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bruno Varela are Matthieu Epolo, Sebastiano Desplanches, Gavin Bazunu. Doppel rates Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Thomas Kersken scores 88/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Bruno Varela is a commanding shot-stopper with a strong presence in goal, excelling in duels and showcasing remarkable clean sheet percentages. Despite ranking in the bottom 41% overall among his peers, his standout ability to handle shots and aerial challenges highlights his potential in high-pressure situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant playing time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Clean sheet %, Duels won. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bruno Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthieu Epolosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 21 | €7.2m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Gavin Bazunusimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €7.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Mamour Ndiayesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 21 | €1.3m | 95 | 89 |
| 5 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 7 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Varela
≈ 100% Bruno Varela · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Bruno Varela · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bruno Varela · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to Bruno Varela, with a 87/100 overall match. Sebastiano Desplanches and Gavin Bazunu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bruno Varela?
Yes. Jonas Thomas Kersken (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 88/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bruno Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bruno Varela's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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