Who should replace Hélio Varela?
LWKAA Gent · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHélio Varela's profile ↗
Hélio Varela is a left winger for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, having made 33 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Varela, Jastin García stands out with a fit score of 80/100 from FC Andorra, while Lameck Banda and Filip Krastev both offer a solid tactical fit at 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lameck Bandasimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Jeremy Sarmientosimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Jastin Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 22 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Leo Sauersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 21 | €6.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Isak Steiner Jensensimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €4.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Ferreirinhasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 29 | €3.8m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hélio Varela
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hélio Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lameck Banda (Lecce) does the closest job to Hélio Varela, at 92/100 on profile. Filip Krastev and Jeremy Sarmiento follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hélio Varela?
Yes — Jastin García (FC Andorra) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hélio Varela?
Doppel learns Hélio Varela's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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