Hélio Varela
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Match-by-match stats
Hélio Varela 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Hélio Varela has appeared in 30 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 1,980 minutes at an average rating of 6.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 41 | 2,511 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 24 | 6.19 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.23 | 28 |
| Shots | 44 | 2.00 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 18 | 0.80 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.09 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.55 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.68 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Key passes | 39 | 1.80 | 83 |
| Chances created | 37 | 1.68 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 20 |
Hélio Varela has taken 44 shots with 18 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Hélio Varela has 2 assists and 39 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 42nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 606 | 27.50 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 494 | 22.50 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 0.95 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.55 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 175 | 7.95 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 1.59 | 30 |
Hélio Varela has completed 494 of 606 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 30 | 1.36 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 57 | 2.59 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 134 | 6.09 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.23 | 61 |
| Touches | 1059 | 48.10 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 300 | 13.64 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.68 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 54 | 2.45 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 26 | 1.18 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Hélio Varela completes 30 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 134 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 0.82 | 40 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.64 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.50 | 72 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.55 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 3.64 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.14 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Hélio Varela makes 18 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.82 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.27 | 30 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 72 | 3.27 | 57 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hélio Varela has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left winger (12 appearances), also at left midfielder (9) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
25 yrsHélio Varela previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 343 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7.02 |
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Hélio Varela has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 30 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1980 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Hélio Varela has attempted 44 shots with 18 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hélio Varela has created 37 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 30 successful dribbles from 57 attempts (53% success rate). Hélio Varela has contributed 39 key passes and 58 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hélio Varela has registered 18 tackles (14 won), 11 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 494 from 606 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Hélio Varela has won 134 of 246 total duels.
Discipline
Hélio Varela has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 54.
About Hélio Varela
Hélio Varela is a 24-year-old forward playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Portugal. 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 away at Argentina on September 11th. Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 3-2. Hélio Varela played 40 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Hélio Varela and Maccabi Tel Aviv are next in action on November 19th against Sheriff in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheriff vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match preview.
Teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Hélio Varela currently plays alongside Roei Magor, Ido Shahar, Denny Gropper, Osher Davida, Shahar Rosen, Henry Addo, Ofek Melika, Ilay Ben Simon, Adir Córdoba, Dan Glazer, Kervin Andrade, Itay Ben Hemo, Ori Azo, Roy Revivo, Amit Karadi, Issouf Sissokho, Hisham Layous, Hélio Varela, Raz Shlomo, Dor Peretz, Orel Baye, Noam Ben Harush, Sagiv Jehezkel, Elad Madmon, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Ion Nicolaescu, Idan Weinberg, Kristijan Belic, Lotem Assras, Shalev Saadya, Yonas Malede, Mohamed Camara, Anis Porat Ayash, Tyrese Asante, Itamar Noy and Roi Mishpati at Maccabi Tel Aviv.