Toni Varela

Toni Santos Varela Monteiro (born 13 June 1986) is a former Cape Verdean footballer.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Varela and the second or paternal family name is Monteiro.

Toni Varela
Varela with Cape Verde in 2013
Personal information
Full name Toni Santos Varela Monteiro
Date of birth (1986-06-13) 13 June 1986
Place of birth Santa Catarina, Cape Verde
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
RFC Rotterdam
Sparta '25
2006–2008 RKC Waalwijk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 RKC Waalwijk 74 (1)
2011–2013 Sparta Rotterdam 49 (1)
2013–2014 FC Dordrecht 6 (0)
2014 Levadiakos 14 (2)
2014–2015 Excelsior 16 (0)
2015–2016 Al-Jahra
2016–2018 SV Horn 21 (1)
2018 CR Al Hoceima 2 (0)
International career
2010–2016 Cape Verde 25 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

RKC Waalwijk

Varela made his first team debut for RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie as a 46th minute substitute in a 2–2 draw against ADO Den Haag on 24 August 2007.[1]

On 26 February 2009, Varela's was extended until 30 June 2011, because of his progression in the first team.[2]

Sparta Rotterdam

In July 2011, Toni Varela joined Sparta Rotterdam on a free transfer. He was released in the summer of 2013, having played 49 matches for the team in which he scored once.

FC Dordrecht

In November 2013, Varela signed a deal with Eerste Divisie side FC Dordrecht until the end of the season. However, he left the team in January 2014.

Levadiakos

In January 2014, Varela signed with Greek side Levadiakos.

Excelsior

On 5 September 2014, Varela signed a one-year deal with Eredivisie side Excelsior.

International career

Varela is a Cape Verdean international. He made his debut for Cape Verde in an exhibition match against Portugal on 24 May 2010.[3] Varela came on as a 73d minute substitute for Lito.

In 2013 he played in all matches at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations where his team advanced to the quarterfinals, the best result in the history of the national team.[4][5]

Honours

Club

RKC Waalwijk:[6]

References
  1. "RKC Waalwijk – ADO Den Haag (24-08-2007)". Voetbal International. 24 August 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  2. "RKC Waalwijk is tevreden over progressie Varela". Voetbal International. 26 February 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  3. "Varela wil geschiedenis schrijven met Kaapverdië". Voetbal International. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  4. https://africanfootball.com/team/27/Cape-Verde/141/2013-Africa-Cup -Of-Nations /
  5. "2013 Africa Cup of Nations matches".
  6. "RKC Waalwijk kampioen in Jupiler League" (in Dutch). Omroep Brabant. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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