Hélio Varela
2028 · clause 4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Hélio Varela in Career Mode
Hélio Varela is a wide player at KAA Gent (67 overall, LM) — poor at that. At 23 they still have 7 points to grow up to 74, so they add to the XI and gain value. What sets them apart is their top speed of 86.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should Hélio Varela have?
Their place is out wide as LM. They work by stretching the pitch and attacking the full-back one-on-one; the more isolated with their marker, the better. They can also play ST and LW. The game also rewards them with roles like Winger and Wide playmaker, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What do they do well?
Their weapons: top speed (86), acceleration (82) and agility (80). That elite top speed is their signature.
What are they missing?
Their weak points: crossing (61) and curve (62). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 2,4 M€, with 7 K€ in wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them.
How much will they grow?
They start from 67 with a ceiling of 74 — that's +7 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Hélio Varela's best position?
Their best position is LM, though they can also play ST and LW.
How high can Hélio Varela's rating go?
Their potential is 74. They start from 67, so they can rise +7 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 2,4 M€, with 7 K€ wages.
Are they good at dribbling?
Their dribbling is 70 — decent for their position.
Career Mode performance
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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