Hélio Varela

Hélio Varela is a 23-year-old Portuguese midfielder who wears the number 29 shirt for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Standing 176 cm tall and weighing 69 kg, Varela operates primarily in central midfield, where his technical comfort on the ball and ability to distribute play from deep define his game. He is a progressive passer who looks to break lines with his left foot, and his composure in possession makes him a reliable link between defence and attack. Varela’s style is not built around explo...