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Hélio Varela
Market value
€1.2M
22 December 2025
Club
KAA GentForward
- Position detail
- Left winger
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Born
- 3 May 2002
- Place of birth
- Almada, Portugal
- Height
- 1.76 m
- Nationality
- Cape Verde
- At club since
- 16 August 2024
- Contract until
- 30 June 2028
- Agent
- MAA4S
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 25/26
Seasons
4
Appearances
56
Goals
6
Assists
4
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | JPL | KAA Gent | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | JPL | KAA Gent | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Liga Portugal | Portimonense SC | 33 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Allianz Cup | Portimonense SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Continental club competitions
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Europa League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | UECL Quali | KAA Gent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  | 26 | 3 |
| 25/26 |  M. Tel Aviv | 29 | 8 |
| 2025 | KAA Gent | 29 | 4 |
| 24/25 | KAA Gent | 29 | 30 |
| 23/24 |  Portimonense | 77 | 35 |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | M. Tel Aviv | Transfer | €1.7M |
| 24/25 | KAA Gent | Transfer | €3.1M |
| 23/24 | Portimonense | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 22/23 |  Portimonense 23 | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 21/22 |  Sintrense | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 20/21 |  Amora FC | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 19/20 |  Setúbal U19 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 18/19 |  Setúbal FC U17 | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 17/18 |  Cova Piedade 17 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 15/16 |  Cova Piedade 15 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
Market value
Current
€1.2M
Highest ever
€2.5M
on 8 March 2024
- 29 Sept 2023: €500k, Portimonense
- 27 Dec 2023: €700k, Portimonense
- 8 Mar 2024: €2.50m, Portimonense
- 11 Dec 2024: €2m, KAA Gent
- 26 Mar 2025: €1.50m, KAA Gent
- 12 Jun 2025: €1.20m, KAA Gent
- 22 Dec 2025: €1.20m, M. Tel Aviv
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Hélio Varela play for?
- The current club of Hélio Varela is KAA Gent.
What shirt number did Hélio Varela wear?
- Hélio Varela wore the number 26 shirt in the 2026 season.
What position does Hélio Varela play?
- Hélio Varela plays in the position of Left winger.
How old is Hélio Varela?
- Hélio Varela is 24 years old, born on 3 May 2002.
What is the market value of Hélio Varela?
- The market value of Hélio Varela is €1.2M, recorded on 22 December 2025.
What is the highest market value recorded for Hélio Varela?
- The highest market value recorded for Hélio Varela is €2.5M, on 8 March 2024.
How many goals has Hélio Varela scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Hélio Varela has played 56 matches. In those recorded seasons Hélio Varela scored 6 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Hélio Varela played?
- Hélio Varela has played 23 matches at international level. The national team on record is Cape Verde. Hélio Varela scored 1 international goal.
What is the nationality of Hélio Varela?
- The nationality of Hélio Varela is Cape Verde.
Where was Hélio Varela born?
- Hélio Varela was born in Almada, Portugal.
How tall is Hélio Varela?
- The height of Hélio Varela is 1.76 m.
Which foot does Hélio Varela prefer?
- Hélio Varela prefers the right foot.
When does the contract of Hélio Varela end?
- The contract of Hélio Varela runs until 30 June 2028.
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