Gustavo Varela
Portugal
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MonzaForwardGustavo Varela 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Gustavo Varela has appeared in 4 Serie A matches this season, totalling 338 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 4 | 338 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.93 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 81 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.19 |
| Total | 5 | 419 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7.18 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1.10 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 1.07 | 92 |
| Shots | 11 | 2.90 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.30 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 36.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.80 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1.07 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.07 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.53 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.60 | 59 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.60 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.53 | 77 |
Gustavo Varela has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.1 expected goals (xG), 2.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Gustavo Varela has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. Gustavo Varela has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 58 | 15.40 | 27 |
| Accurate passes | 46 | 12.20 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.53 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 5.59 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 2.40 | 61 |
Gustavo Varela has completed 46 of 58 passes at 79% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 27th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.80 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 2.93 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 8 | 2.13 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.07 | 59 |
| Touches | 113 | 30.10 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 9.32 | 27 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.27 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.27 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.07 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 4.79 | 95 |
Gustavo Varela completes 3 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.07 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 1.07 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gustavo Varela makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.33 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.27 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 4 | 1.07 | 86 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.60 | 11 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Gustavo Varela has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly striker (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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19 yrsGustavo Varela previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 32 | 1,519 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 552 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 1 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Gustavo Varela
Serie A 2026/2027 season
This season in the Serie A, Gustavo Varela has scored 4 goals across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 338 minutes. That works out to 1.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Gustavo Varela has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gustavo Varela has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (27% success rate). Gustavo Varela has contributed 6 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gustavo Varela has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 46 from 58 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Gustavo Varela has won 8 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
Gustavo Varela has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Gustavo Varela
Gustavo Varela is a 21-year-old forward playing for Monza in the Serie A, representing Portugal. Gustavo Varela is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 30 January 2005.
Most recent appearance
Gustavo Varela's most recent match was away at Sassuolo on February 22nd. Monza won 2-1. Gustavo Varela played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 3 shots, 3 key passs with a match rating of 8.09.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Gustavo Varela and Monza are next in action on June 18th against Lazio in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lazio vs Monza match preview.
Teammates at Monza
Gustavo Varela currently plays alongside Aljaz Strajnar, Omari Forson, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Ricardo Mangas, Jay Robinson, Jan Ziolkowski, Exequiel Zeballos, Dany Mota, Adam Bakoune, Idrissa Touré, Mathis Mout, Noel Törnqvist, Valentin Antov, Samuele Birindelli, Demba Thiam, Eddy Kouadio, Michael Folorunsho, Matteo Pessina, Gustavo Varela, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Andrea Carboni, Yvan Maye, Andrea Colpani, Cyril Ngonge, Leonardo Colombo, Foe Ondoa, Patrick Cutrone, Kevin Martins, Saba Goglichidze, Patrick Ciurria and Keita Baldé at Monza.