About Gilson Varela
Born 1990. Gilson Varela is an association football player.
Gilson Monteiro Varela da Silva, known as Gilson (born 12 May 1990) is a Cape Verdean football player who plays for União Santarém.
Club career He made his professional debut in the Segunda Liga for Oriental on 15 August 2015 in a game against Vitória Guimarães B.
On 11 July 2018, Varela signed with Bulgarian club Etar.
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International career Varela made his debut for the Cape Verde national football team in a 2-0 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to Tanzania on 16 October 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gilson Varela?
association football player
When was Gilson Varela born?
Gilson Varela was born on 12 May 1990 in Praia.
What is Gilson Varela's occupation?
Gilson Varela is an association football player.
What nationality is Gilson Varela?
Gilson Varela's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilson Varela. https://biography.guide/gilson-varela/
MLA: "Gilson Varela." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilson-varela/.
Chicago: "Gilson Varela." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilson-varela/.
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