Toni Varela
Footballer
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Toni Varela: profile
Toni Varela (born 13 June 1986 in Santa Catarina, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Varela started out at Sparta Rotterdam in 2006. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 2006 and 2015. His most appearances came at RKC Waalwijk (2008–2011), where he made 74 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Varela represented Cape Verde (2010–present).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2006–2015 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Netherlands and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (4 in 159)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 39% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Levadiakos F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Partey, Richard Kingson and Guy Demel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 2008–2011 | RKC Waalwijk | Eerste Divisie | 74 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 49 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | FC Dordrecht | Eerste Divisie | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 |  Levadiakos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 14 | 2 |
| 2014–2015 | Excelsior Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 159 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– | Cape Verde |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Toni Varela?
Toni Varela was born on 13 June 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Toni Varela born?
Toni Varela was born in Santa Catarina, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Toni Varela play for?
Toni Varela played international football for Cape Verde.
Which clubs has Toni Varela played for?
Toni Varela's recorded clubs are Sparta Rotterdam, RKC Waalwijk, FC Dordrecht, Levadiakos F.C. and Excelsior Rotterdam.
How tall is Toni Varela?
Toni Varela is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Toni Varela play?
Toni Varela played as a midfielder.
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