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Gustavo Varela

b. 1978

Uruguayan footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Gustavo Varela

Born 1978. Gustavo Varela is an Uruguayan association football player and association football coach.

Gustavo Antonio Varela Rodríguez (born 14 May 1978) is a Uruguayan former footballer. He was a versatile right sided player who also could "be played as a lone striker, behind the front two" or at the heart of midfield.

Career Varela started his career in Nacional in Uruguay, and played between 2002 and 2008 for FC Schalke 04 in Germany. After his contract with Schalke 04 expired in January 2009, Varela returned to Nacional.

Varela transferred to Argentina to play for recently promoted Quilmes in the 2010–11 Argentine Primera División season.

International career Varela made 24 appearances for the Uruguay national football team, and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Honours Schalke 04 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2003 DFB-Ligapokal: 2005

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Important facts

Born
14 May 1978, Montevideo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Uruguay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gustavo Varela?

Uruguayan footballer

When was Gustavo Varela born?

Gustavo Varela was born on 14 May 1978 in Montevideo.

What is Gustavo Varela's occupation?

Gustavo Varela is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Gustavo Varela?

Gustavo Varela is Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustavo Varela

· Wikidata: Q736488

· DBpedia: Gustavo Varela (footballer, born 1978)

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