Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Flamengo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 20 | 0 | 4 | 1372 | 7.1 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 9 | 1 | 0 | 756 | 7.11 |
 Carioca - 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 444 | 7.12 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 315 | 7.8 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 7.03 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 6.97 |
Scout report
G. Varela is a 33-year-old full-back at Flamengo, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 4 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 28, top 50% of Serie A full-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22, ranking 344th of 413 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (41.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.69 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 28 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 35th of 70 of the 70 full-backs in the Serie A, on 7 clean sheets and 2.69 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 13 → 28). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 22, 61st of 70 of the 70 full-backs in the Serie A. At 33 Varela is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 6.1 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Flamengo finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side
2.69 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) 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 0 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a full-back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 41.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 22, Varela carries the 61st-highest potential of the full-backs in the Serie A of 70. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.69 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
