Alan Varela

Alan Gonzalo Varela (born 4 July 2001) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive or central midfielder for Primeira Liga club Porto.

Club career

Boca Juniors Varela joined Boca Juniors in 2012 from Barcelona Luján; a subsidiary of Barcelona, who later became known as Barcelona Juniors following a partnership with Boca. He was an unused substitute seven times in all competitions between September and December, including for the first time on 17 September for a Copa Libertadores win over Libertad.

Porto On 16 August 2023, Primeira Liga club Porto announced the signing of Varela on a five-year contract, for a reported fee of €8 million + €3 million in performance-related add-ons. He made his debut on 3 September, coming off the bench to replace Stephen Eustáquio at half-time in a 1–1 league draw at home against Arouca. Twelve days later, Varela made his first start for the Dragons, away at Estrela da Amadora, where he made a last-minute goal-line clearance to guarantee a 1–0 Porto win. On 20 January 2024, he scored his first goal for Porto, in a 5–0 league victory at home to Moreirense.

International career In 2019, Varela was selected by Argentina U20 manager Esteban Solari for the COTIF Tournament in Spain.

Career statistics

Honours Boca Juniors Argentine Primera División: 2022 Copa Argentina: 2020 Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2020, 2022 Supercopa Argentina: 2022

Porto Primeira Liga: 2025–26 Taça de Portugal: 2023–24 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2024, 2026