Nilton Varela
2026 · clause 7,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Nilton Varela in Career Mode
Nilton Varela is a wing-back at Estrela da Amadora (69 overall, LB) — decent at that. At 24 they still have 7 points to grow up to 76, so they add to the XI and gain value.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Nilton Varela?
Their place is the flank, up and down the wing as LB. They suit a system that lets them get forward: they add width in attack and need cover in case they're caught out behind. They can also play LM. The game also rewards them with roles like Wingback and Winger, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their best assets are acceleration (79) and top speed (75). That competent acceleration is their signature.
Where do they struggle?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 3,2 M€, with 5 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. They're also out of contract soon (2026), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
How much will they grow?
They start from 69 with a ceiling of 76 — 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 Nilton Varela's best position?
Their best position is LB, though they can also play LM.
How high can Nilton Varela's rating go?
Their potential is 76. They start from 69, so they can rise +7 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3,2 M€, with 5 K€ wages.
Can they handle the flank up and down?
Their top speed is 75 — good for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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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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