Alan Varela stats
Argentina
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A. Varela
PortoMidfielderBefore the next match
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Position stats6 appearances at CM against PSV in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersAlan Varela 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, Alan Varela has appeared in 4 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 132 minutes at an average rating of 6.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 4 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.51 |
 Champions League | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.49 |
| Total | 6 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.50 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Alan Varela has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Alan Varela has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Alan Varela has completed 67 of 74 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Alan Varela completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
Alan Varela makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Alan Varela has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Porto squad
W. Gomes
20 yrs#7
S. Aghehowa
22 yrs#9
Pepê29 yrs#11
B. Sainz25 yrs#17
A. Silva
30 yrs#19
S. Gimenez
25 yrs#29
G. Mec18 yrs#37
D. Cunha18 yrs#57
O. Pietuszewski
18 yrs#77
V. Froholdt
20 yrs#8
G. Veiga24 yrs#10
P. Rosario
29 yrs#13
V. Sousa23 yrs#15
I. Hwang
30 yrs#16A. Varela
25 yrs#22
S. Fofana
31 yrs#42
36 yrs
29 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2023
| 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 |
2022
| 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 |
2021
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Alan Varela has featured across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 132 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alan Varela has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alan Varela has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 67 from 74 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Alan Varela has won 6 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Alan Varela has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
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 Real Betis on May 11th. Porto lost 3-2. Alan Varela played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.19.
Recent matches
- May 11th3-2 lossatReal Betis(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.19)
- March 7th1-2 winatMarítimo(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- September 15th3-1 winvsBenfica(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 8th1-4 winatCasa Pia(20 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 17th0-2 lossvsManchester City(68 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Alan Varela and Porto are next in action on October 14th against PSV in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Porto vs PSV match preview.
Teammates at Porto
Alan Varela currently plays alongside Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, Zaidu Sanusi, Samu Aghehowa, Vasco Sousa, Gabri Veiga, Cláudio Ramos, Pablo Rosario, Jakub Kiwior, Santiago Gimenez, Duarte Cunha, André Silva, Jan Bednarek, Borja Sainz, Diogo Costa, Pepê, Souza, João Costa, Alberto Costa, Gabriel Mec, William Gomes, Chris Smalling, Oskar Pietuszewski, In-beom Hwang, Martim Fernandes, Seko Fofana, Nehuén Pérez, Francisco Moura and Dominik Prpić at Porto.