Who should replace Nilton Varela?
LM/LBCF Estrela Amadora · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNilton Varela's profile ↗
Nilton Varela is a left midfielder/left-back for CF Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Varela, Coleen Louis from Amiens SC and Bryan-Anthony Chibuike Hein from SSV Jahn Regensburg both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 80/100. Yahya Kalley from IFK Norrköping and Jon Balda from Real Sociedad B are also viable options, with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Nilton Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Bryan-Anthony Chibuike Heinsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Yahya Kalleysimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 25 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Jon Baldasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Stefano Di Mariosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 22 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Samba Diatarasimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 22 | €100k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Matthieu Huardsimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 28 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Sebastian Revansimilar↗ | Rotherham United | 23 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Franco Saavedrasimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | 23 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nilton Varela
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nilton Varela · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nilton Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Nilton Varela, at 91/100 on profile. Bryan-Anthony Chibuike Hein and Yahya Kalley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nilton Varela?
Yes — Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nilton Varela?
Doppel learns Nilton Varela's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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