Guillermo Varela
Uruguay
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Guillermo Varela 2026 season stats
As a right back, Guillermo Varela has appeared in 19 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,518 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 1,518 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 6.95 |
 WC Qualification South America | 8 | 498 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6.07 |
 World Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.77 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.89 |
 Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.21 |
| Total | 33 | 2,556 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 31 | 6.69 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.18 | 76 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.06 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.24 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 91 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.80 | 66 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.59 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.30 | 89 |
Guillermo Varela has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 253 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Guillermo Varela has 3 assists and 14 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 152 minutes. Guillermo Varela has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 759 | 45.00 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 670 | 39.70 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.89 | 8 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.65 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 194 | 11.50 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 61 | 3.62 | 14 |
Guillermo Varela has completed 670 of 759 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.83 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.30 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 64 | 3.79 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.07 | 29 |
| Touches | 1102 | 65.30 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 9.66 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.53 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.89 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.53 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Guillermo Varela completes 14 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 64 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.01 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.71 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.01 | 41 |
| Clearances | 43 | 2.55 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 45 | 2.67 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Guillermo Varela makes 17 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 43 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.47 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.36 | 26 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Guillermo Varela has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Guillermo Varela previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 20 | 1,321 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 6.65 |
 Copa Libertadores | 12 | 773 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.43 |
| Copa do Brasil | 4 | 340 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7.41 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.97 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 18 | 1,045 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 6.67 |
| Copa Libertadores | 9 | 639 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6.96 |
| Copa do Brasil | 7 | 417 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.12 |
 Copa America | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 5 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.39 |
| Copa do Brasil | 3 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 5 | 260 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.59 |
About Guillermo Varela
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Guillermo Varela has scored 3 assists across 19 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1518 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Guillermo Varela has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.52 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Guillermo Varela has created 10 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (64% success rate). Guillermo Varela has contributed 14 key passes and 48 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Guillermo Varela has registered 17 tackles (12 won), 17 interceptions, and 43 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 670 from 759 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Guillermo Varela has won 64 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Guillermo Varela has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 15.
About Guillermo Varela
Guillermo Varela is a 33-year-old defender playing for Flamengo in the Serie A, representing Uruguay. Guillermo Varela is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 24 March 1993.
Most recent appearance
Guillermo Varela's most recent match was away at Mirassol on October 7th. Flamengo won 2-0. Guillermo Varela played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Guillermo Varela and Flamengo are next in action on December 3rd against Independiente Medellín in the Copa Libertadores. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Independiente Medellín vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Flamengo
Guillermo Varela currently plays alongside Evertton Araújo, Nicolás de la Cruz, Alex Sandro, Vitão, Joaquín Freitas, Everton, João Souza, Jorge Carrascal, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Agustín Rossi, Danilo, Luiz Araújo, Guillermo Varela, Lorran, Wallace Yan, Léo Pereira, Anthony Valencia, Pedro, Gonzalo Plata, Andrew, Saúl Ñíguez, Erick Pulgar, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Léo Ortiz, Bruno Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, Samuel Lino and Dyogo Alves at Flamengo.