Federico Varela vs Alan Varela
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alan Varela commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €1.0M). Federico Varela leads in assists / 90. Alan Varela is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Alan Varela holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Varela is a high-variance creative engine operating in the periphery of the Europa Conference League, functioning as a low-volume, high-leverage playmaker for a Tier C side. While his 360-minute sample size is limited, an assist rate of 0.25 per 90 puts him comfortably in the top 20% of his positional peers, suggesting a player who prioritizes the "killer ball" over ball retention.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Federico Varela | Alan Varela | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.08 | Alan |
| Assists / 90 | 0.25 | 0.00 | Federico |
| Shots / 90 | 0.00 | 0.97 | Alan |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.00 | 0.73 | Alan |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 0.00 | 8.54 | Alan |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.00 | 0.41 | Alan |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.00 | 1.13 | Alan |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.00 | 2.37 | Alan |
| Pass accuracy % | — | 86.10 | — |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Federico Varela or Alan Varela?
Alan Varela commands a higher market value (€32.0M vs €1.0M). Federico Varela leads in assists / 90. Alan Varela is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Alan Varela holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Federico Varela has a market value of €1.0M, while Alan Varela is valued at €32.0M.