Alan Varela
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Match-by-match stats
Alan Varela 2025/2026 season stats
As a central midfielder, Alan Varela has appeared in 30 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 2,322 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 Liga Portugal midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,322 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 33 | 6.95 |
 Europa League | 9 | 366 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.81 |
 Taça De Portugal | 5 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.48 |
| Total | 44 | 2,989 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 28 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.40 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 47 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 54 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.39 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.19 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 84 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Key passes | 19 | 0.70 | 43 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.50 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.12 | 47 |
Alan Varela has taken 25 shots with 10 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alan Varela has 0 assists and 19 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 179 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 22nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1235 | 47.90 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 1069 | 41.40 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 42 | 1.63 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.16 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.23 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 222 | 8.60 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 208 | 8.06 | 87 |
Alan Varela has completed 1069 of 1235 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.47 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 0.66 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 87 | 3.37 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 0.85 | 45 |
| Touches | 1500 | 58.10 | 59 |
| Possession lost | 213 | 8.26 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.66 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 0.97 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.35 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.62 | 8 |
Alan Varela completes 12 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 87 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 1.28 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.50 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.16 | 69 |
| Clearances | 37 | 1.43 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 121 | 4.69 | 57 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.08 | 87 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 53 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Alan Varela makes 33 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.09 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.27 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.05 | 18 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Alan Varela has committed 28 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly central midfielder (27 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Alan Varela previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 31 | 2,206 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 41 | 7.15 |
| Europa League | 9 | 739 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 7.23 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 145 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,235 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 36 | 7.21 |
 Champions League | 8 | 708 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6.95 |
| Taça De Portugal | 6 | 458 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3.74 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 24 | 1,713 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 47 | 6.96 |
 Copa Libertadores | 8 | 659 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 7.43 |
 Super Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 30 | 2,373 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 55 | 6.66 |
| Copa Libertadores | 7 | 537 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 20 | 1,002 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 7.04 |
About Alan Varela
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Alan Varela has scored 2 goals across 30 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2322 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Alan Varela has attempted 25 shots with 10 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alan Varela has created 13 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (71% success rate). Alan Varela has contributed 19 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alan Varela has registered 33 tackles (13 won), 30 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1069 from 1235 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Alan Varela has won 87 of 160 total duels.
Discipline
Alan Varela has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 25.
About Alan Varela
Alan Varela is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Porto in the Liga Portugal, representing Argentina. Alan Varela is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 4 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Alan Varela's most recent match was away at Santa Clara on June 4th. Porto won 1-0. Alan Varela played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.02.
Recent matches
- June 4th1-0 winvsSanta Clara(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- April 13th3-1 lossatAVS(68 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 30th1-0 winvsAlverca(44 mins, rating 6.92)
- April 23rd0-0 drawvsSporting CP(31 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.31)
- January 25th2-0 winvsTondela(90 mins, rating 6.56)
Teammates at Porto
Alan Varela currently plays alongside Jan Bednarek, Borja Sainz, Alan Varela, Deniz Gül, Victor Froholdt, João Costa, Gabri Veiga, Oskar Pietuszewski, Francisco Moura, Dominik Prpić, André Silva, Vasco Sousa, Martim Fernandes, Iván Jaime, Gabriel Veron, Pepê, William Gomes, Samu Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora, Alberto Costa, Cláudio Ramos, Nehuén Pérez, Jakub Kiwior, Zaidu Sanusi, João Afonso, Diogo Costa, Samuel Portugal and Stephen Eustaquio at Porto.