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Hélio Varela is an attacker from Cape Verde who plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv, wearing shirt number 29. This season he has made 8 appearances. Born in 2002, he stands 1.76 m tall.
Player information
Season statistics
Recent matches · last 5
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Cape Verde Islands National team
The career of Hélio Varela so far
Hélio Varela's career began at Portimonense U23. He moved to Portimonense SAD in 2023, to Gent in 2024 for €3.1m and then to Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2025 for €1.7m. He currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Career history · 3 transfers
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2025
Gent Maccabi Tel Aviv
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2024
Portimonense SAD Gent
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2023
Portimonense U23 Portimonense SAD
Frequently asked questions about Hélio Varela
What team does Hélio Varela play for?
Hélio Varela plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
What position does Hélio Varela play?
Hélio Varela plays as an attacker, usually as a left wing.
How old is Hélio Varela?
Hélio Varela is 24 years old, born on 3 May 2002.
How tall is Hélio Varela?
Hélio Varela is 1.76 m (5′9″) tall.
Where is Hélio Varela from?
Hélio Varela is from Cape Verde.
Which teams has Hélio Varela played for?
Hélio Varela has played for Portimonense U23, Portimonense SAD, Gent and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
What shirt number does Hélio Varela wear?
Hélio Varela wears shirt number 29 for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
When did Hélio Varela join Maccabi Tel Aviv?
Hélio Varela joined Maccabi Tel Aviv from Gent on 4 September 2025 for a fee of €1.7m.