Hélio Varela stats
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Ligat ha'Al
2.903.80
2.18Match-by-match stats
H. Varela
Maccabi Tel AvivForward
H. Varela vs Beitar Jerusalem
3 games played, 1 more on the benchHélio Varela's next match is today at 18:30 against Beitar Jerusalem. See how Hélio Varela did in earlier matches against Beitar Jerusalem.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 16, 2026 | |||||||||||
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| Nov 9, 2025 |
BEIvMTA
Today 18:30Mon 18:30Before the next match
Beitar Jerusalem v Maccabi Tel Aviv, TodayWhat Beitar Jerusalem allow left wingers
Position stats13 appearances at LW against Beitar Jerusalem in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligat ha'Al.
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Odds OutliersHélio Varela 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Hélio Varela has appeared in 5 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 280 minutes at an average rating of 6.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligat ha'Al | 5 | 280 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 6.19 |
 Europa League | 4 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.41 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.82 |
| Total | 11 | 732 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 6.38 |
Attacking stats
Hélio Varela has taken 9 shots with 4 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Hélio Varela has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 23 minutes. Hélio Varela has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Hélio Varela has completed 94 of 114 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Hélio Varela completes 10 dribbles and wins 26 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
Hélio Varela makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 140 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Hélio Varela has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left winger (3 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Maccabi Tel Aviv squad
E. Sokler
27 yrs#9
S. Jehezkel
31 yrs#11
E. Madmon22 yrs#19H. Varela
24 yrs#29
H. Layous25 yrs#33
O. Davida25 yrs#77
I. Nicolaescu
28 yrs#98
G. Kanichowsky29 yrs#16
K. Belic
25 yrs#17
D. Glazer30 yrs#18
I. Sissokho
24 yrs#28
I. Noy25 yrs#30
I. Shahar25 yrs#36
D. Peretz31 yrs#42
R. Magor19 yrs#53I. Ben Simon17 yrs#60
34 yrs
29 yrs
24 yrs
Cape Verde squad
Benchimol24 yrs#9
N. da Costa35 yrs#9
G. Rodrigues35 yrs#11
D. Livramento25 yrs#14
W. Semedo32 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo25 yrs#18
R. Mendes36 yrs#20H. Varela24 yrs#29
J. Cabral28 yrs#77
K. Lenini29 yrs#6
Djé23 yrs#8
L. Duarte29 yrs#15
D. Duarte27 yrs#23
A. Santos21 yrs#35
J. Monteiro32 yrs#35
J. Paulo28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 3 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.80 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.18 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligat ha'Al | 30 | 1,980 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 18 | 6.01 |
| Europa League | 8 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.66 |
 Pro League | 3 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.74 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 10 | 145 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5.46 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.09 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 343 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.02 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 33 | 2,755 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 37 | 7.16 |
About Hélio Varela
Ligat ha'Al 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Hélio Varela has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 280 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 1 assists per 90 minutes. Hélio Varela has attempted 9 shots with 4 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hélio Varela has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 0 attempts (0% success rate). Hélio Varela has contributed 12 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hélio Varela has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 94 from 114 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Hélio Varela has won 26 of 40 total duels.
Discipline
Hélio Varela has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 11.
About Hélio Varela
Hélio Varela is a 24-year-old forward playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Cape Verde. Hélio Varela is right-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 3 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Hélio Varela's most recent match was at home against Bnei Sakhnin on February 14th. Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 0-0. Hélio Varela played 17 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- February 14th0-0 drawvsBnei Sakhnin(17 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
- September 7th1-2 winatMaccabi Netanya(19 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 19th4-1 winvsHapoel Tel Aviv(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.61)
- November 20th1-4 winatHapoel Be'er Sheva(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 9.58)
- August 6th1-1 drawvsLugano(90 mins, rating 6.98)
Next fixture
Hélio Varela and Maccabi Tel Aviv are next in action on February 9th against Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match preview.
Teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hélio Varela currently plays alongside Shalev Saadya, Elad Madmon, Roei Magor, Idan Trau, Ilay Ben Simon, Denny Gropper, Itay Ben Hemo, Kristijan Belic, Hisham Layous, Ofek Melika, Roi Mishpati, Shahar Rosen, Tyrese Asante, Hélio Varela, Ion Nicolaescu, Gabi Kanichowsky, Issouf Sissokho, Mohamed Camara, Raz Shlomo, Noam Ben Harush, Itamar Noy, James Tavernier, Dor Peretz, Dan Glazer, Sagiv Jehezkel, Osher Davida, Ido Shahar and Ester Sokler at Maccabi Tel Aviv.