G. Varela Stats
Club: Flamengo · Position: Defender.
Next: Flamengo v Atletico Paranaense · Serie A · Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT · Atletico Paranaense allow 14.0 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
G. Varela (Flamengo, defender) has 1 goal and 8 assists in 40 appearances in 2026 (2937 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Serie A: 0.86, higher than 13% of 166 defenders. Started 32 of 40. Next: Flamengo v Atletico Paranaense, Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
G. Varela has 26 appearances and 2204 minutes in Serie A 2026 as a defender for Flamengo.
Varela’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.8 per match over 26 appearances in Serie A matches, the 68th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players.
Against defenders in Serie A 2026, G. Varela stands out on 0.49 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 92%) and pass accuracy of 89.5% (higher than 82%); the cohort is 166 players with 450+ minutes.
G. Varela (Flamengo) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.4 per match across 40 appearances, and has one goal and eight assists in 40 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 4 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 40 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
G. Varela is a defender at Flamengo, with 26 appearances and 2204 minutes in Serie A 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.8 per match across 26 appearances in Serie A matches, the 68th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players. G. Varela has started 32 of 40 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 73 minutes. That is 72% of the Serie A minutes available to him (2204 of 3060 across 34 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.58 tackles per 90 at home (1395 minutes) against 0.99 away (1542 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 166 Serie A defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.49 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 92% and pass accuracy of 89.5% — higher than 82%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.07 last season (1372 minutes in Serie A) to 0.12 in 2026.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166): Discipline (elite, 90th percentile) and Dribbling (strong, 78th percentile). Lower on the radar: Defending (fourth percentile) and Shooting (eighth percentile), against 166 Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 3.3, 5.3, 4.7, 4.2, 1.1 — trending up, averaging 3.7 against a season figure of 2.4. Discipline: five yellow cards in 40 appearances in 2026, and 0.49 fouls per 90 in Serie A. For Uruguay this season: eight appearances, two assists in Friendlies, World Cup and World Cup - Qualification South America — counted in the all-competitions totals, not in the club percentile. Next up: Flamengo v Atletico Paranaense, Wed 18 Nov, 23:30 GMT (Serie A). Atletico Paranaense allow 14.0 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166): Guga, J. Piquerez and Bruno Melo (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 32 of 40 appearances, 8 from the bench · 73 minutes per appearance · 72% of the Serie A minutes available (2204 of 3060).
Serie A only: 26 apps · 2.8 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 3 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Serie A Impact leaderboard.
G. Varela Stats per 90 · Serie A 2026, defender
| Stat | G. Varela | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 0.86 | higher than 13% | 1.77 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 0.74 | higher than 19% | 0.59 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.41 | higher than 42% | 0.33 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 3.31 | higher than 22% | 4.20 |
| Duel win rate | 54.4% | higher than 47% | 57.7% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.49 | fewer than 92% | 0.59 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.12 | fewer than 80% | 0.07 |
| Passesper 90 | 46.51 | higher than 64% | 47.30 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.5% | higher than 82% | 88.5% |
Per 90 minutes over 2204 minutes in Serie A 2026. Ranked against 166 Serie A defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 1372 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle4 of 10
- 2+ tackles2 of 10
- 1+ foul committed3 of 10
- 1+ shot2 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-13 to 2026-11-04, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Serie A 2026, defender
G. Varela · Defenders, Serie A 2026 (n = 166) median
| Axis | G. Varela | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.16on target 50.0% | 0.51 | 8th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 58th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 1.06 | 0.50 | 71st |
| Passingpasses p90 | 46.51accuracy 89.5% | 43.24 | 64th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.61success 57.7% | 0.34 | 78th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 3.31win rate 54.4% | 4.24 | 22nd |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.00 | 3.22 | 4th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.61 | 1.35 | 10th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 2204 minutes in Serie A 2026. Cohort: 166 players with 450+ minutes.
For Uruguay · national team · 2026
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.8 |
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5.6 |
International appearances are counted in the all-competitions totals above. The league percentile and the radar are club-only.
Where That Sits in Serie A
2.8 per match — 68th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | v Gremio | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 | 3.3 | |
| 2026-10-29 | @ Vasco DA Gama | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 5.3 | |
| 2026-10-26 | v Atletico-MG | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 4.7 | |
| 2026-10-18 | @ Bahia | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 4.2 | |
| 2026-10-11 | v Fluminense | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.1 | |
| 2026-10-06 | India v Uruguay sub | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2026-09-28 | South Korea v Uruguay | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 5 | |
| 2026-09-20 | v RB Bragantino | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 4.2 | ||
| 2026-09-18 | v Independiente del Valle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | |
| 2026-09-13 | v Corinthians | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.8 |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 0.58 at home (1395 min), 0.99 away (1542 min); Interceptions 0.84 at home (1395 min), 1.23 away (1542 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: G. Varela’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does G. Varela average per 90?
- G. Varela averages 0.86 tackles per 90 minutes in Serie A 2026 (2204 minutes) — higher than 13% of 166 Serie A defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does G. Varela have this season?
- This season G. Varela has 1 goal and 8 assists in 40 appearances (2937 minutes played).
- Does G. Varela start every game?
- G. Varela started 32 of 40 appearances in 2026, averaging 73 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does G. Varela get booked?
- G. Varela was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 5 yellow and 0 red this season.
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