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Height
89
Shirt
21 years
Jan 30, 2005
Right
Preferred foot
Portugal
Country
€2.2M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches24%Shot attempts83%Goals64%
Chances created14%Aerial duels won49%Defensive contributions15%
Transfer value: €2.2M
Highest: €2.2M(May 1, 2026)
€2.2M
€1.7M
€1.1M
€560K
€0

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

6
Goals
3
Assists
15
Started
32
Matches
1,521
Minutes played
6.55
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

Sporting CP
L3-0
73
0
0
0
0
5.9

May 11

Arouca
L1-3
64
0
1
0
0
6.7

May 3

Rio Ave
D0-0
32
0
0
0
0
6.6

Apr 27

Casa Pia AC
W2-1
29
0
0
1
0
5.9

Apr 18

Vitoria de Guimaraes
L0-1
79
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 13

Tondela
D2-2
85
0
0
0
0
6.1

Apr 3

AVS Futebol SAD
W3-0
90
2
0
0
0
8.7

Mar 21

Santa Clara
L1-0
85
0
0
0
0
6.2

Mar 14

Alverca
D2-2
82
0
0
0
0
6.2

Mar 8

Estrela da Amadora
D2-2
12
0
0
0
0
6.2
Gil Vicente

yesterday

Liga Portugal
Sporting CP
3-0
73‎’‎
5.9

May 11

Liga Portugal
Arouca
1-3
64‎’‎
6.7

May 3

Liga Portugal
Rio Ave
0-0
32‎’‎
6.6

Apr 27

Liga Portugal
Casa Pia AC
2-1
29‎’‎
5.9

Apr 18

Liga Portugal
Vitoria de Guimaraes
0-1
79‎’‎
6.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 46%
  • 50Shots
  • 6Goals
  • 8.24xG
3 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.17xG0.65xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,521

Shooting

Goals
6
Expected goals (xG)
7.54
xG on target (xGOT)
7.04
Non-penalty xG
6.75
Shots
50
Shots on target
23
Headed shots
12

Passing

Assists
3
Expected assists (xA)
0.51
Successful passes
152
Successful passes %
71.0%
Accurate long balls
3
Accurate long balls %
42.9%
Chances created
10
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
11
Successful dribbles %
30.6%
Duels won
95
Duels won %
42.0%
Aerial duels won
36
Aerial duels won %
39.6%
Touches
493
Touches in opposition box
80
Dispossessed
30
Fouls won
42
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
24
Tackles
8
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
16
Recoveries
45
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
14
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
15
xG against while on pitch
20.56

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

Gustavo Varela is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Gil Vicente, born on January 30, 2005, who is right-footed. Follow Gustavo Varela on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Gustavo Varela has recorded 6 goals, 3 assists, 1,521 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.55, 3 yellow cards.

Gustavo Varela scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Minutes compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Gustavo Varela's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Gustavo Varela's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Gustavo Varela's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Gustavo Varela currently plays for Gil Vicente alongside André Picornell, Zé Carlos, Ghislain Konan, Marvin Gilbert, Facundo Cáseres, Zé Carlos II, Tidjany Touré, Mohamed Bamba, Luís Esteves, Joelson Fernandes, Sergio Bermejo, Gil Martins, Hevertton Santos, Héctor Hernández, Weverson, Agustín Moreira, Diogo Costa, Carlos Eduardo, Lucão, Martín Fernández, Jonathan Buatu, Jonathan Mutombo, Antonio Espigares, Milos Gordic, Arthur Tchaptchet, Murilo, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Gonçalo Maia, Santi García, and Daniel Figueira. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gustavo Varela's career has also included time at Benfica B and Benfica.

On the international stage, Gustavo Varela has represented Portugal U21, Portugal U19, and Portugal U17.

Gustavo Varela is from Portugal, and the national teams include Diogo Costa, Ricardo Velho, Diogo Dalot, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Samú, Matheus Nunes, Gonçalo Guedes, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Félix, Mateus Fernandes, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Paulinho, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Pote, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Mora, Nuno Mendes, Francisco Conceição, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Barbara Lopes, Nelly Rodrigues, Daniela Areia Santos, Raquel Ferreira, Francisca Nazareth, Andreia Bravo, Carolina Santiago, Jéssica Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Rute Costa, Fátima Pinto, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Andreia Faria, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, Diana Gomes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Ana Capeta, Sierra Cota-Yarde, and Nádia Bravo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Gustavo Varela has won 3 titles: League Cup (2024/2025) with Benfica and Júniores U19 (2024/2025) and FIFA U20 Intercontinental Cup (2022) with Benfica U19.

Gustavo Varela has competed in Liga Portugal and Liga Portugal 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gustavo Varela, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gustavo Varela to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches24%Shot attempts83%Goals64%
Chances created14%Aerial duels won49%Defensive contributions15%

Career

Senior career

Benfica B (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
32
7
54
14
1
0

Youth career

SL Benfica Under 21Jul 2023 - Jul 2025
4
1
10
7
1
1

National team

5
3
2
1
5
1
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Benfica

Portugal
1
League Cup(24/25)

Benfica U19

Portugal
1
Júniores U19(24/25)

News

About

Gustavo Varela is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Gil Vicente, born on January 30, 2005, who is right-footed. Follow Gustavo Varela on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Gustavo Varela has recorded 6 goals, 3 assists, 1,521 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.55, 3 yellow cards.

Gustavo Varela scores highly on Assists, Matches, and Minutes compared to strikers in the Liga Portugal.

Gustavo Varela's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Gustavo Varela's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Gustavo Varela's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Gustavo Varela currently plays for Gil Vicente alongside André Picornell, Zé Carlos, Ghislain Konan, Marvin Gilbert, Facundo Cáseres, Zé Carlos II, Tidjany Touré, Mohamed Bamba, Luís Esteves, Joelson Fernandes, Sergio Bermejo, Gil Martins, Hevertton Santos, Héctor Hernández, Weverson, Agustín Moreira, Diogo Costa, Carlos Eduardo, Lucão, Martín Fernández, Jonathan Buatu, Jonathan Mutombo, Antonio Espigares, Milos Gordic, Arthur Tchaptchet, Murilo, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Gonçalo Maia, Santi García, and Daniel Figueira. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Gustavo Varela's career has also included time at Benfica B and Benfica.

On the international stage, Gustavo Varela has represented Portugal U21, Portugal U19, and Portugal U17.

Gustavo Varela is from Portugal, and the national teams include Diogo Costa, Ricardo Velho, Diogo Dalot, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, Samú, Matheus Nunes, Gonçalo Guedes, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Félix, Mateus Fernandes, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Paulinho, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Pote, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Ricardo Horta, Rodrigo Mora, Nuno Mendes, Francisco Conceição, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Barbara Lopes, Nelly Rodrigues, Daniela Areia Santos, Raquel Ferreira, Francisca Nazareth, Andreia Bravo, Carolina Santiago, Jéssica Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Rute Costa, Fátima Pinto, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Andreia Faria, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, Diana Gomes, Beatriz Pina Fonseca, Ana Capeta, Sierra Cota-Yarde, and Nádia Bravo. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Gustavo Varela has won 3 titles: League Cup (2024/2025) with Benfica and Júniores U19 (2024/2025) and FIFA U20 Intercontinental Cup (2022) with Benfica U19.

Gustavo Varela has competed in Liga Portugal and Liga Portugal 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Gustavo Varela, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Gustavo Varela to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.