Name Bruno Varela Weight 86 kg | 2002–2006 Ponte Frielas Height 1.91 m Number 13 Role Footballer | |
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Full name Bruno Miguel Semedo Varela Date of birth (1994-11-04) 4 November 1994 (age 21) | ||
BRUNO VARELA ● Vitória de Setúbal ● Goalkeeper Skills
Bruno Miguel Semedo Varela (born 4 November 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica as a goalkeeper.
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- BRUNO VARELA Vitria de Setbal Goalkeeper Skills
- Bruno varela sl benfica b goalkeeper skills
- Benfica
- Vitria Setbal
- Benfica return
- International career
- Club statistics
- Club
- Country
- References
Bruno varela sl benfica b goalkeeper skills
Benfica
Born in Lisbon and of Cape Verdean descent, Varela joined local club S.L. Benfica's youth system at the age of 11. On 22 September 2012, whilst still a junior, he made his professional debut, appearing for the reserves in a 2–0 away win against C.D. Aves for the Segunda Liga championship.
From 2013 to 2015, with the team still in the second division, Varela was the undisputed starter. His competitive input with the main squad consisted of nine bench appearances, the first of which occurred on 29 August 2011 in a Primeira Liga match at C.D. Nacional when he was just 16 years old.
On 29 August 2015, Varela was loaned to Real Valladolid in a season-long move. Barred by Athletic Bilbao youth product Kepa Arrizabalaga, he appeared in only one official game for the Spaniards during his spell, the 1–3 Segunda División home loss to RCD Mallorca in the last matchday.
Vitória Setúbal
On 2 July 2016, Varela left Benfica and signed with fellow top flight side Vitória F.C. until June 2021. He made his debut in the competition on 21 August on his return to the Estádio da Luz, a 1–1 draw against the reigning champions.
Benfica return
In July 2017, Varela agreed on a return to Benfica. He made his competitive debut on 5 August, starting in the 3–1 win over Vitória S.C. for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. His first appearance in the UEFA Champions League took place on 12 September, in a 1–2 group stage home loss to PFC CSKA Moscow.
International career
Varela represented Portugal at the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, being a backup to José Sá in the latter tournament. He was also part of the under-20 squad at the 2014 Toulon Tournament, starting in an eventual third-place finish.
Varela again played understudy to Sá during the 2015 European Under-21 Championship, failing to appear for the runners-up. He was first-choice during the 2016 Summer Olympics competition.
On 21 March 2017, Varela received his first call-up to the Portugal senior side, replacing the injured Anthony Lopes for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Hungary and a friendly with Sweden to be held late in that month.