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Sergey Varatynov

Rising starBaltika · 23 yrs
36.6
29.3%
Ratingi
51.4
68%
Seasoni
6.6
Valuei

Profile

Full nameSergey Varatynov
PositionCentre-back
NationalityRussia
Age23
Date of birth27 Jun 2003
BirthplaceMoskva
Height187 cm
Shirt number#2
ClubBaltika
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Centre-backalso played MID

Season stats

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30
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
2700
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Baltika.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier League301027006.85
Cup10010—

Scout report

Rising starCentral defender

S. Varatynov is a 23-year-old central defender at Baltika, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 30 appearances, a Season grade of 51, top 5% of Premier League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 36.6, ranking 7th of 276 in the Premier League. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.9 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Varatynov.

Judged on this season alone, Varatynov graded 51 — a standout campaign that ranks top 5% of the 65 centre-backs in the Premier League, on 14 clean sheets and 2.9 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 31 → 51). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 37, top 2% of the 65 centre-backs in the Premier League. At 23 Varatynov is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 6.6 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Varatynov is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Stepped up 2025/26
Current potentialTop 2% centre-backs · Premier LeagueCurrent seasonTop 5% centre-backs · Premier League3rd-best centre-back in the Premier League7th in the Premier League · potential1st-highest potential centre-back in the Premier League
36.6
Ratingi
1st of 65 centre-backs
51.4
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
100%
Minutes
near ever-present
2.9
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Baltika finished 6th of 16 · a mid-table side

2.9
Def. / 90
40
Tackles
29
Interceptions
14
Clean sheets

2.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 14 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 36.6, Varatynov carries the 1st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier League (top 2%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.9 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 centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target2
Shots13

Passing

Assists0
Chances created5
Passes1,024
Pass accuracy68%

Possession

Successful dribbles2
Dribble success25%
Duels won126
Duels won %51.2%
Fouls won11

Defending

Tackles40
Interceptions29
Blocks18
Fouls committed20

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.