Cardoso Pinto Mandume Varela

Cardoso Varela is a Portugal-born attacker who thrives on attacking space and beating defenders as a left winger for Dinamo Zagreb. Cardoso Varela is a Portugal-born attacker progressing through Dinamo Zagreb's ranks. He broke through at Dinamo Zagreb early. Varela is best suited as a left winger in a 4-3-3, using pace and close control to drive at defenders and cut inside or threaten flat crosses. In 2024 he helped Portugal to a European Under-17 Championship runner-up finish. He became the youngest player to feature in the Europa League in the 2025-26 season. Varela presses high to force turnovers from the front and checks short, then spins in behind when possible. On the ball, Cardoso Varela finishes moves and gets shots off quickly.