Players like Alan Varela
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alan Varela are Bruno Henrique, Mathis Servais, Gianluca Busio. Doppel rates Bruno Henrique (Internacional) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Henrique scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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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. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alan Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Varela
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alan Varela?
Statistically, Bruno Henrique (Internacional) is the closest look-alike to Alan Varela — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alan Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Bruno Henrique (Internacional) is the closest profile to Alan Varela, with a 84/100 overall match. Mathis Servais and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alan Varela?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alan Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alan Varela's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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