Who should replace Hélio Varela?
LWPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHélio Varela's profile ↗
Hélio Varela is a left winger for Portimonense SAD in the Primeira Liga, where he has made 33 appearances this season, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Varela, Jastin García from FC Andorra stands out with a fit score of 80/100, while Lameck Banda of Lecce and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle both offer strong alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lameck Bandasimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Jeremy Sarmientosimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Jastin Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 22 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Figueiredosimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €3.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Noah Okaforsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €27m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Brian Cipengasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Leo Sauersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €6.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
* 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: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hélio Varela · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /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. Jeremy Sarmiento and Jastin García 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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