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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · FC Porto.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 30 | 2 | 0 | 2321 | 6.99 |
 UEFA Europa League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 6.93 |
 Taça de Portugal | 5 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 6.83 |
Scout report
A. Varela is a 25-year-old central midfielder at FC Porto, rated 63.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 43rd of 336 on scout potential in the Primeira Liga. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (75.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.83 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Varela.
Judged on this season alone, Varela graded 30 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 75 central midfielders in the Primeira Liga, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 2.831 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 26 → 30). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 63, top 15% of the 75 central midfielders in the Primeira Liga. At 25 Varela is in his prime years, and a market index of 24.1 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · FC Porto finished 1st of 18 · a title-challenging side
2.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 16 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 75.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 63.1, Varela carries the 11th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Primeira Liga (top 15%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.83 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Primeira Liga with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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