Francisco Varela
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Francisco Varela 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Francisco Varela has appeared in 15 First League matches this season, totalling 990 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.20 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.55 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.36 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Francisco Varela has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Francisco Varela has 0 assists and 2 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 382 | 34.70 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 318 | 28.90 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.73 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 16 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Varela has completed 318 of 382 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.82 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 53 | 4.82 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.91 | 54 |
| Touches | 519 | 47.20 | 23 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 8.09 | 12 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.55 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.64 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Varela completes 9 dribbles at a 82% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.36 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.45 | 58 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.27 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.36 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Varela makes 4 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 248 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.27 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.64 | 99 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.09 | 95 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 1.75 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.82 | 69 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | 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 |
Francisco Varela has committed 14 fouls and received 7 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 1.8 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Francisco Varela previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Francisco Varela
First League 2025/2026 season
This season in the First League, Francisco Varela has featured across 15 appearances (11 starts), totalling 990 minutes. Francisco Varela has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francisco Varela has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (82% success rate). Francisco Varela has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francisco Varela has registered 4 tackles (0 won), 16 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 318 from 382 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Francisco Varela has won 53 of 125 total duels.
Discipline
Francisco Varela has received 7 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 17.
About Francisco Varela
Francisco Varela is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Beroe in the First League, representing Portugal. Francisco Varela is right-footed and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 20 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Francisco Varela's most recent match was away at Septemvri Sofia on February 16th. Beroe lost 0-1. Francisco Varela played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- November 28th3-0 lossatBotev Vratsa(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 16th0-1 lossvsSeptemvri Sofia(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
- April 5th1-1 drawatLokomotiv Sofia 1929(55 mins, rating 6.14)
- March 13th0-1 winatDobrudzha 1919(19 mins, rating 6.31)
- April 22nd2-2 drawvsMontana(67 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.38)
Teammates at Beroe
Francisco Varela currently plays alongside Stilyan Rusenov, Santiago Brunelli, Augusto Dabó, Caio Lopes, Tijan Sonha, Wesley Dual, Miroslav Georgiev, Facundo Costantini, João Sérgio, Facundo Alarcón, Marco Borgnino, Yesid Valbuena, Juan Salomoni, Arthur, Viktorio Valkov, Valentino Quintero, Ismael Ferrer, Ivaylo Mitev, Jaume Valens Cardell, Emir Kuhinja and Francisco Varela at Beroe.