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 Loïc Williams, Michel Diaz, Loris Mouyokolo. Doppel rates Loïc Williams (Granada) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Fernando Varela is a reliable and experienced defensive stalwart, adept at providing stability in both centre-back and right-back roles. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his positional peers, he showcases durability with no games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in offensive contributions, his defensive acumen ensures he remains a dependable presence in the backline.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fernando Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïc Williamssimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €3.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Michel Diazsimilar↗ | Troyes | 23 | €5.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Maxwell Gyamfisimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fernando Varela?
Statistically, Loïc Williams (Granada) is the closest look-alike to Fernando Varela — a 80/100 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 Fernando Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Loïc Williams (Granada) is the closest profile to Fernando Varela, with a 80/100 overall match. Michel Diaz and Loris Mouyokolo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Varela?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
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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