Helio Varela
Maccabi Tel Aviv · FW #26 · Cabo Verde · Group H 63Rating20Caps0Goals24Age
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26 Helio Varela
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Club season 2025/26 Israeli Premier League (Ligat ha'Al); club also in UEFA Europa League
16
Apps
4
Starts
1,978
Minutes
3
Goals
2
Assists
2
Yellow
International
20
Caps
0
Goals
Date of birth2002-05-03 (age 24) NationalityCabo Verde ClubMaccabi Tel Aviv · Israel LeagueIsraeli Premier League PositionFW · #26 Height— Preferred foot— Market value—
Born in Almada, Portugal, with dual Cape Verdean nationality, Helio Varela developed through Portuguese clubs including Portimonense after a youth spell at Gent. In 2025 the forward signed a three-year deal with Israeli giants Maccabi Tel Aviv, contributing goals and assists while also featuring in Europe. He debuted for Cape Verde in 2023 and is among the squad's younger attacking options at their first World Cup.
- Signed for Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2025
- Born in Almada, Portugal, with dual Cape Verdean nationality
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