Players like Nilton Varela
LM/LBCS Marítimo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNilton Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nilton Varela are Coleen Louis, Unax Agote, Jon Balda. Doppel rates Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Coleen Louis scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of November 2026.
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Nilton Varela is a tenacious left-back known for his defensive resilience and aerial prowess, evidenced by his strong duels won and successful dribbles. Despite operating in the bottom 8% of his positional peers in overall quality, his durability shines through with just three missed games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his offensive contributions are limited, his ability to engage effectively in duels makes him a valuable asset in defensive situations.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nilton Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Jon Baldasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Juan María Alcedosimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 28 | €200k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nilton Varela
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nilton Varela?
Statistically, Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) is the closest look-alike to Nilton Varela — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nilton Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Nilton Varela, with a 82/100 overall match. Unax Agote and Jon Balda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nilton Varela?
Yes. Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nilton Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nilton Varela's 2024/25 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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