Guillermo Varela
RB
Possession Builder
Mar 24, 1993 (33)
Right
5'8"
161 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Makes three clearances in loss
Varela recorded one cross (zero accurate) and three clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.
Analysis: Varela co-led Uruguay in clearances during the match, but couldn't help them avoid the loss and early elimination in group stage. The right-back also received his first yellow card in the match. He finished the World Cup with two shots, two chances created, nine crosses and seven interceptions in three starts.
Reliable two-way threat
Varela registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: Varela didn't have a lot of work defensively, but he was quite a threat offensively with his crossing after building up a proper partnership with Federico Valverde on the right. Varela is expected to remain in the XI to face Cape Verde on Sunday, another game in which he should have plenty of opportunities to move forward and generate both chances and crosses.
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