Guillermo Varela stats
Uruguay
Match-by-match stats
G. Varela
FlamengoDefender
G. Varela vs Estudiantes
3 games played, 2 more on the benchGuillermo Varela's next match is on Friday at 01:30 against Estudiantes. See how Guillermo Varela did in earlier matches against Estudiantes.
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Friday 01:30Fri 01:30Before the next match
Flamengo v Estudiantes, FridayWhat Estudiantes allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against Estudiantes in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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Odds OutliersGuillermo Varela 2026 season stats
As a right back, Guillermo Varela has appeared in 23 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,878 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 23 | 1,878 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 6.97 |
 WC Qualification South America | 8 | 498 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6.07 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 314 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6.90 |
 World Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.77 |
 Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.21 |
| Total | 39 | 3,050 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 6.74 |
Attacking stats
Guillermo Varela has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 235 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Guillermo Varela has 4 assists and 17 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 144 minutes. Guillermo Varela has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 2.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Guillermo Varela has completed 838 of 945 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Guillermo Varela completes 16 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 75 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Guillermo Varela makes 17 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 56 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Guillermo Varela has committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (20 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Flamengo squad
L. Araújo
30 yrs#7
Pedro29 yrs#9
A. Valencia
23 yrs#14
S. Lino26 yrs#16
G. Plata25 yrs#19
B. Henrique35 yrs#27
J. Freitas
19 yrs#30
E. Pulgar
32 yrs#5
S. Ñíguez
31 yrs#8
G. de Arrascaeta
32 yrs#10
L. Paquetá29 yrs#11
J. Carrascal
28 yrs#15
N. de la Cruz29 yrs#18
Jorginho34 yrs#21
E. Araújo23 yrs#52
Uruguay squad
B. Rodríguez26 yrs#7
M. Satriano25 yrs#10
F. Viñas28 yrs#16
R. Aguirre32 yrs#17
F. Pellistri24 yrs#28
D. Núñez27 yrs#29
F. Bernal23 yrs#6
N. Nández30 yrs#8G. de Arrascaeta32 yrs#10
R. Zalazar27 yrs#17
R. Bentancur29 yrs#30
E. Martínez27 yrs#32
L. Torreira30 yrs#34
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 1 goal and 4 assists across 23 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1878 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Guillermo Varela has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Guillermo Varela has created 13 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (55% success rate). Guillermo Varela has contributed 17 key passes and 55 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Guillermo Varela has registered 17 tackles (12 won), 21 interceptions, and 56 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 838 from 945 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Guillermo Varela has won 75 of 133 total duels.
Discipline
Guillermo Varela has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 18.
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 Bahia on August 6th. Flamengo won 0-3. Guillermo Varela played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.19.
Recent matches
- August 6th0-3 winatBahia(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.19)
- September 22nd0-0 drawatEstudiantes(0 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
- April 26th1-0 winvsFluminense(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- November 20th1-6 winatIndia(44 mins, rating 6.69)
- August 23rd1-4 winatKorea Republic(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.12)
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 Joaquín Freitas, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Erick Pulgar, Agustín Rossi, Saúl Ñíguez, Andrew, Jorginho, Anthony Valencia, Luiz Araújo, Guillermo Varela, Vitão, Nicolás de la Cruz, João Souza, Jorge Carrascal, Evertton Araújo, Alex Sandro, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, Pedro, Gonzalo Plata, Léo Ortiz, Lucas Paquetá, Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino and Dyogo Alves at Flamengo.