Alan Varela was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a forward for several clubs in Portugal, including FC Porto. He is known for his impressive goal-scoring record and his ability to score goals from set-pieces.
Varela began his career with FC Porto, where he made his professional debut in 2011. He quickly established himself as one of the team's top scorers and helped them win multiple league titles and cup victories during his time there. In total, Varela scored 77 goals in 148 games for FC Porto, making him one of the club's all-time leading goal-scorers.
After leaving FC Porto, Varela went on to play for several other clubs in Portugal,Campeonato Brasileiro Glamour including Benfica, G.D. Estrela da Amadora, and Académico de Coimbra. However, none of these clubs were able to match the success that FC Porto had enjoyed under Varela's leadership.
Despite his success at FC Porto, Varela has not yet achieved the same level of success at the international level. However, he remains a highly respected figure in Portuguese football and continues to be a key player for FC Porto.