Who should replace Guillermo Varela?
RBFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGuillermo Varela's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Guillermo Varela, the best-fitting right backs are Bryan Reynolds, Georgios Vagiannidis, Alvaro Núñez. Bryan Reynolds (KVC Westerlo) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Harry Clarke at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Guillermo Varela
| # | 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 | Alvaro Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Callum Brittainsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Julian Ryersonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Yhoan Andzouanasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Amar Dedićsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 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 final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /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 Alvaro Núñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Guillermo Varela?
Yes — Harry Clarke (Ipswich Town) plays a similar right back role at roughly €2.4m, a 82/100 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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