HÉLIO VARELA
Midfielder · Maccabi Tel Aviv · Ligat Ha'al
“A direct inside forward who attacks space with intent.”
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A direct inside forward who attacks space with intent.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A direct inside forward who attacks space with intent.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
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GoalPost verdict
A direct inside forward who attacks space with intent.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
12Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
51Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
43Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
53Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.15
1.31
per 90
0.62
12%
51%
1.27
1.4
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.15
season rate
Shots / 90
1.31
shot volume
Shot accuracy
47%
37/78 on target
Conversion
12%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.51
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.27
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Hélio Varela plays like a modern inside forward: he starts wide, then darts infield to threaten the half-spaces and the box. His game is about quick separation, sharp carries, and arriving at the right angle to turn pressure into penetration. He looks most dangerous when he can face up a defender, then slip inside and play with purpose.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Portugal at World Cup 2026, he matters as a live attacking option who can change the shape of a game from the wide channels. As an emerging talent still ascending, he offers a fresh, direct edge in a squad that will value runners who can stretch and unsettle back lines.
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Analysis overview
Hélio Varela plays like a modern inside forward: he starts wide, then darts infield to threaten the half-spaces and the box. His game is about quick separation, sharp carries, and arriving at the right angle to turn pressure into penetration. He looks most dangerous when he can face up a defender, then slip inside and play with purpose.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.31
SoT / 90
0.62
Accuracy
47%
Conversion
12%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
2 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A direct inside forward who attacks space with intent.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies | 35 | 6 | 3 | 2,934 | 7.08 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 0 | 1 | 343 | 6.92 |
 UEFA Europa League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 368 | 6.63 |
 Ligat Ha'al | 30 | 3 | 2 | 1,557 | 6.88 |
 Jupiler Pro League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 6.77 |
| Total | 82 | 9 | 6 | 5,365 | 6.86 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.15
Shots
1.31
per 90
Shots on target
0.45
Conversion %
12%
Dribbles
51%
Key passes
1.27
Pass accuracy
33%
Fouls won
2.38
per 90
Def actions
1.43
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Saudi Arabia | World Cup | D0-0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Jun 21 |  Uruguay | World Cup | D2-2 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Friendlies2,934 (55%)Ligat Ha'al1,557 (29%)UEFA Europa League368 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Cape Verde Islands | World Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 | 6.90 |
| 2025/26 | Cape Verde Islands | Friendlies | 82 | 9 | 6 | 0.18 | 6.97 |
| 2024/25 |  Gent | Cup | 60 | 6 | 4 | 0.17 | 7.02 |
| 2023/24 |  Portimonense | Primeira Liga | 78 | 12 | 6 | 0.23 | 7.08 |
| 2021/22 |  Sintrense | Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group F | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0.17 | — |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
Maccabi Tel Aviv
2025 – Present
Apps
222
Goals
28
Assists
16
Minutes
14,765
Competition breakdown
| World Cup | 2 app | 1 g | 6.90 |
| Friendlies | 82 app | 9 g | 6.97 |
| Cup | 60 app | 6 g | 7.02 |
| Primeira Liga | 78 app | 12 g | 7.08 |
Goal timeline
28 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Portugal
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.97
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Cape Verde
Group context
Tournament overview
For Portugal at World Cup 2026, he matters as a live attacking option who can change the shape of a game from the wide channels. As an emerging talent still ascending, he offers a fresh, direct edge in a squad that will value runners who can stretch and unsettle back lines.
Appearances
1
Best finish
Debut
FIFA rank
72
Titles
0
Cape Verde · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
6.97
Minutes
5,365
G/A 90
0.25
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Cape Verde · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Spain | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium | 12:00 AM |
Hélio Varela · projection status
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