Players like Fernando Varela
CB/RBCasa Pia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fernando Varela are Mattis Adolfsson, Sigurd Kvile, Joaquin Pombo. Doppel rates Mattis Adolfsson (Östers IF) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joaquin Pombo scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Fernando Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Sigurd Kvilesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 26 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Joaquin Pombosimilar↗ | Banfield | 25 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 76 | 78 |
| 6 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 69 | 78 |
| 7 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 76 | 78 |
| 8 | Momodou Lion Njiesimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €500k | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Theo Barbetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €300k | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 74 | 78 |
| 11 | Mark Mampasisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 23 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 12 | Pavle Vagićsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Varela
≈ 100% Fernando Varela · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Varela · medium reliability
≈ 100% Fernando Varela · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattis Adolfsson (Östers IF) is the closest profile to Fernando Varela, with a 79/100 overall match. Sigurd Kvile and Joaquin Pombo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Varela?
Yes. Joaquin Pombo (Banfield) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fernando Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernando Varela's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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