About Cardoso Varela
Born 2008. Cardoso Varela is a Portuguese association football player.
Cardoso Pinto Mandume Varela (born 29 October 2008) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Porto.
Club career After becoming eligible for a professional contract talks between Varela and Porto turned sour, prompting the player to attempt to sign for Croatian amateur club NK Dinamo Odranski Obrež, however this registration was denied by FIFA. After months of speculation, Dinamo Zagreb officially signed Varela, reported to be for a three-year contract.
On 20 June 2026, he signed a three-year contract with Porto, initially re-joining the club's reserve team, competing in Liga Portugal 2.
International career Varela was the youngest member of Portugal U17 team that were runner-ups of the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Cyprus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cardoso Varela?
Portuguese footballer
When was Cardoso Varela born?
Cardoso Varela was born on 29 October 2008 in Luanda.
What is Cardoso Varela's occupation?
Cardoso Varela is an association football player.
What nationality is Cardoso Varela?
Cardoso Varela is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cardoso Varela. https://biography.guide/cardoso-varela/
MLA: "Cardoso Varela." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cardoso-varela/.
Chicago: "Cardoso Varela." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cardoso-varela/.
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