Guillermo Varela
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Guillermo Varela 2026 season stats
As a right back, Guillermo Varela has appeared in 14 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,068 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. 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 | 14 | 1,068 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 6.96 |
 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 | 28 | 2,106 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 27 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.25 | 86 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.25 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 97 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.90 | 72 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.59 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.34 | 94 |
Guillermo Varela has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 267 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Guillermo Varela has 3 assists and 11 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 524 | 44.20 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 455 | 38.30 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.67 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.76 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 124 | 10.45 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 3.37 | 15 |
Guillermo Varela has completed 455 of 524 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.93 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.60 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 46 | 3.88 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.01 | 28 |
| Touches | 762 | 64.20 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 117 | 9.86 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.59 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.84 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.17 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Guillermo Varela completes 11 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 46 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.10 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.76 | 32 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.26 | 70 |
| Clearances | 25 | 2.11 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 2.87 | 33 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Guillermo Varela makes 13 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.51 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.35 | 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 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right back (11 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 14 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1068 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Guillermo Varela has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Guillermo Varela has created 7 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (58% success rate). Guillermo Varela has contributed 11 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Guillermo Varela has registered 13 tackles (9 won), 15 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 455 from 524 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Guillermo Varela has won 46 of 73 total duels.
Discipline
Guillermo Varela has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 10.
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 Spain on October 5th. Flamengo lost 0-1. Guillermo Varela played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- October 5th0-1 lossvsSpain(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
- November 3rd2-2 drawvsCape Verde Islands(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- May 31st1-1 drawatSaudi Arabia(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- December 10th3-0 winvsCusco FC(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 3rd0-3 lossvsPalmeiras(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Guillermo Varela and Flamengo are next in action on January 1st against Chapecoense in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chapecoense vs Flamengo match preview.
Teammates at Flamengo
Guillermo Varela currently plays alongside Vitão, Luiz Araújo, Agustín Rossi, Jorge Carrascal, Lorran, Pedro, Jorginho, Emerson Royal, Wallace Yan, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Léo Pereira, Everton, Nicolás de la Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Léo Ortiz, Samuel Lino, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Guillermo Varela, Ayrton Lucas, Dyogo Alves, Danilo, Andrew, João Souza, Saúl Ñíguez, Bruno Henrique, Gonzalo Plata and Evertton Araújo at Flamengo.