Gustavo Varela

Gustavo Varela

Centre Forward
Portugal
21 yrs
184 cm
74 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €10.0M · July 2026

Benfica II

Current Team

Benfica II

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Gustavo Varela

Gustavo Varela

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6G · 3A

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.7/10
Appearances32
Minutes1,519

Goals / 90

0.36

Assists / 90

0.18

Shot Acc.

46%

Dribble %

32%

Key Passes

10

Pass Acc.

71.0%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Goals

6

Assists

3

Appearances

32

Rating

6.74

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

6

Assists

3

Shots

50

Shots on Target

23

Shot Accuracy

46%

Big Chances Created

1

Big Chances Missed

9

Penalties

1

Hit Woodwork

2

Transfer History

Career moves for Gustavo Varela

Jun 30, 2026
End of loan
Gil Vicente
Benfica II

About Gustavo Varela

Gustavo Varela is a 21-year-old Portuguese centre forward at Benfica II. Standing at 184cm and right-footed, he plays in Liga Portugal.

Across 32 appearances and 1,519 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Gustavo Varela has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists — a rate of 0.53 goal contributions per 90 minutes.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Gustavo Varela at €10.0M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in Liga Portugal, a defined role at Benfica II, and being at a productive age for a forward all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Gustavo Varela play?+

Gustavo Varela plays as a centre forward for Benfica II, and is 21 years old.

How many goals has Gustavo Varela scored in the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Gustavo Varela has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 32 appearances in Liga Portugal.

How is Gustavo Varela's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Gustavo Varela's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Liga Portugal. The valuation is recalculated every month.