Hélio Varela

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Hélio Sandro Oliveira Alves Varela is a 24-year-old midfielder representing Cape Verde Islands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He hails from Almada, Portugal and turns out for Maccabi Tel Aviv at club level. He stands 1.76 m.

For Cape Verde Islands he has earned 21 caps. At the 2026 tournament he has featured in 1 match, scoring 1 goal.

World Cup 2026 goals

• 61' vs 🏳️ Uruguay 2–2

Goals, penalties and minutes are taken from official match data after the final whistle.