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Hélio Varela vs Germán Valera

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Germán Valera commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €1.7M). Hélio Varela leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Germán Valera is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Germán Valera holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Hélio Varela

Attacker
Cape Verde
€1.7M
24 years old
Forward
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Player B

Germán Valera

Attacker
Spain
€5.0M
24 years old
Forward
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Playing Style Profiles

Hélio Varela

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).

Germán Valera

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricHélio VarelaGermán ValeraEdge
Goals / 900.000.19Germán
Assists / 900.000.19Germán
Shots / 902.221.04Hélio
Key passes / 902.221.56Hélio
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.90
Tackles won / 901.43
Press intensity / 901.802.36Germán
Pass accuracy %80.5089.30Germán

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Hélio Varela or Germán Valera?

Germán Valera commands a higher market value (€5.0M vs €1.7M). Hélio Varela leads in shots / 90 and key passes / 90. Germán Valera is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Germán Valera holds the statistical edge across 4 of 6 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?

Hélio Varela has a market value of €1.7M, while Germán Valera is valued at €5.0M.

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