Nilton Varela - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Left Back

Age

Market Value

€650.00K

Height

182cm

Weight

71kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Estrela da Amadora vs Santa Clara (H)

23 February 2025

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Nilton Varela Scout Report

Nilton Varela, plying his trade as a left back for Estrela da Amadora in Portugal's Primeira Liga, presents a mixed bag in this scout report. At 23, he's showing promise in defensive fortitude, excelling particularly in ball recovery, showcasing his ability to break up opposition play efficiently. His style of play leans heavily on his defensive capabilities, though there's much to be desired when in possession. His ball retention—the ability to maintain possession—lags behind his peers, while his passing game needs significant refinement, highlighted by his alarmingly low pass accuracy metrics. This deficiency suggests he struggles under pressure or may need to develop better decision-making and technical skills when distributing the ball. Moreover, Varela's aerial duel success is below par, making him vulnerable in air challenges. While he does see a decent amount of activity across all thirds of the pitch, it's evident his contributions are more defensive than creative. With room for improvement, especially in carrying the ball progressively and enhancing his passing game, Varela could mature into a reliable presence on the left flank with the right development focus.

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Nilton Varela Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Nilton Varela took 8 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.27, averaging 0.03 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.