Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela
Hélio Varela hammers into space on the left, attacking channels and dragging defenders as he cuts inside to pull crosses and shots with his dribble. Hélio Varela made his pro debut with Portimonense in the Taça da Liga on July 30, 2023. Cape Verde call came soon after. He then scored his first Primeira Liga goal versus Arouca on August 26, 2023, signaling a turning point in his attacking package. The Cape Verde international debut followed in a friendly with Algeria on October 12, 2023. Hélio Varela moved to Gent on August 16, 2024, embracing a broader European stage. He netted twice in his Gent Croky Cup bow on October 30, 2024, showing his finishing instinct. By September 2025, Hélio Varela joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he continues to pressure lines and threaten the back post.
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 1757 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 310 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 2023 | 35 | 2934 | 6 | 3 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| 2021 | 24 | 1877 | 4 | 0 | 0.19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis <:season:> 2025
Role: MidfielderTop attributes (percentile)
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
World Cup - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Ligat Ha'al
Teams
Transfers
Gent
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Portimonense
Gent
Sintrense
Portimonense