Varela 73 OVR - FIFA 17

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CB Cape Verde Islands Hellas Liga PAOK
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★ Skills 183 cm 82 kg 28 yrs
Varela
73
CB
R 2★3
Varela
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 67 44 54 54 74 76
Cape Verde Islands Hellas Liga PAOK
67 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
69
Sprint Speed
66
44 Shooting
Finishing
43
Positioning
44
Long Shots
42
Shot Power
45
Penalties
54
FK Accuracy
47
Volleys
38
54 Passing
Vision
52
Short Pass
56
Long Pass
51
Curve
51
Crossing
59
FK Accuracy
47
54 Dribbling
Ball Control
55
Dribbling
50
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
62
Agility
58
Reactions
66
74 Defending
Def. Awareness
74
Interceptions
0
Stand Tackle
76
Slide Tackle
72
Heading
71
76 Physical
Strength [simulator]
78
Jumping
67
Aggression
77
Stamina [simulator]
75

Player Info

Overall 73 ↑74 POT
Position CB
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★
Work RateMedium / High
Height183 cm
Weight82 kg
Age28
Nation Cape Verde Islands
League Hellas Liga
Club PAOK
Card ID178614
Base ID178614

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

No role data available for this card.
Role Fit & Shape Mapper

Tactical Analysis Studio

Role resolution, tactical slider modeling, and dual-phase shape preview built from this card profile.

Ready for tactical calibration
Auto Best Role -
Scenario -
Projected Impact -
Role Suitability Matrix 0-100 weighted fit
90-Min Influence Curve Modeled output
Dual Tactical Shape In possession vs out of possession
In possession
Out of possession
Model Verdict Calibrating...
    Dynamic Match Projection

    Field Impact Lab

    Scenario engine built from this card's position profile, role map, attributes, and PlayStyles.

    Preview mode
    Phase breakdown Balanced impact
    Event timeline Scenario preview
      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Varela

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters maximize acceleration, first-touch separation, and direct 1v1 carries to force defensive turning actions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Clinton N'Jié
      74
      LW
      R 4★3
      N'Jié
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 73 70 80 33 70
      Cameroon Ligue 1 Marseille

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Marco Sau
      74
      ST
      R 3★4
      Sau
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 72 72 80 22 56
      Italy Calcio A

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Josef Alexander Martínez
      74
      ST
      R 3★3
      Martínez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 73 70 85 20 77
      Venezuela Calcio A Torino

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Gonzalo Martínez
      74
      CAM
      L 4★2
      Martínez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 75 80 88 35 65
      Argentina Primera División

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Andrés Ibargüen
      74
      LW
      R 4★3
      Ibargüen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 70 73 80 30 50
      Colombia Liga Dimayor

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Diego Farías
      74
      ST
      R 4★2
      Farías
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 75 70 82 27 52
      Brazil Calcio A

      Explosive speed advantage + 1v1 dribble mismatch

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Isolate in wide channels

      Pin support players and attack outside shoulder repeatedly so the defender must turn and recover.

      Third-man diagonal runs

      Use a bounce pass then diagonal release behind the line to punish delayed body orientation.

      Tempo change before duel

      Slow-to-fast touches before contact create micro-separation against tackle timing windows.

      Front-post to cutback cycle

      Trigger front-post decoys, then recycle to cutback zones where tackle momentum is weakest.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot blocks central lanes and supports wide overloads.
      3-4-2-1

      Wide CBs and wingbacks isolate and stretch fullbacks.
      4-3-3

      Three forwards pin the back line and force 1v1s.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Varela

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from stable rest-defense behind him and progressive outlets ahead of him, so his recoveries and first pass both matter.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Pedro Henrique
      76
      RM
      L 3★4
      Henrique
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 71 72 79 26 55
      Brazil Ligue 1 PAOK

      Strong club chemistry link + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      André Martins
      76
      CAM
      R 3★3
      Martins
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 79 65 71 82 53 50
      Portugal Hellas Liga Olympiakos CFP

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Paul-José Mpoku
      76
      LM
      R 3★4
      Mpoku
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 78 73 78 43 74
      DR Congo Hellas Liga

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Zeca
      75
      CM
      R 3★3
      Zeca
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 66 74 74 69 76
      Portugal Hellas Liga

      League chemistry support + Secures first pass and rest-defense

      Marko Marin
      76
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Marin
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 64 75 82 26 43
      Germany Hellas Liga Olympiakos CFP

      League chemistry support + Attacks space off progressive distribution

      Cristian Ledesma
      77
      CDM
      R 2★4
      Ledesma
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 54 66 82 76 65 69
      Italy Hellas Liga

      League chemistry support + Secures first pass and rest-defense

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Progressive build-up lanes

      Give him one short pivot and one advanced lane so he can step in, pass through pressure, and still keep rest-defense stable.

      Front-foot rest-defense

      Use a holding midfielder close enough to sweep knockdowns and cover the space if he steps out to engage.

      Wide release patterns

      Fast wide players and overlap support make his diagonal switches and recovery defending more valuable.

      Set-piece dominance

      Attack corners and defend aerial restarts with him as the primary first-contact presence.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Keeps a double pivot close for build-up support and protects the space in front of the line.
      4-3-3

      Lets him defend forward while the single pivot anchors transitions behind midfield pressure.
      3-5-2

      Adds extra central cover and turns his recovery and aerial strength into a bigger advantage.
      16

      Comments

      No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

      You must be logged in to post a comment.

      Login Register