Who should replace Guillermo Varela?
RBFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGuillermo Varela's profile ↗
Guillermo Varela is a right-back for Flamengo in Brazil's Serie A, with 14 appearances and 3 assists in 2026. Players who can replace Varela include Bryan Reynolds from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Taha Şahin from Çaykur Rizespor, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical fits for the right-back role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Georgios Vagiannidissimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €7.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Callum Brittainsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Yhoan Andzouanasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Josh Keysimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Guillermo Varela
≈ 100% Guillermo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Guillermo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Guillermo Varela · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Guillermo Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bryan Reynolds (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Guillermo Varela, at 94/100 on profile. Georgios Vagiannidis and Taha Şahin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Guillermo Varela?
Yes — Ivo Pinto (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Guillermo Varela?
Doppel learns Guillermo Varela's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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