Bruno Varela
Full name: Bruno Varela
Current team: Al Hazm
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Cape Verde
Date of birth: 4 November, 1994 (31 years)
Place of birth: Lisboa, Cape Verde
Weight: 194 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €2M
Current team: Al Hazm
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Cape Verde
Date of birth: 4 November, 1994 (31 years)
Place of birth: Lisboa, Cape Verde
Weight: 194 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €2M
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Transfers
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Where to Watch Bruno Varela
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Bruno Varela plays as a goalkeeper for Al Hazm and represents the Cape Verde Islands internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
Fox Sports
Available on: FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX 4K, FOX One, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com, Tubi, FOX Deportes
NBC Sports
Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Futbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, TyC Sports Internacional USA
Statistics
Bruno Varela Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Al Hazem | Pro League | 1473 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2024/25 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Primeira Liga | 3060 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/24 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Primeira Liga | 2385 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2022/23 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Primeira Liga | 2430 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Primeira Liga | 2070 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Primeira Liga | 2790 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Jong Ajax | Eerste Divisie | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 2610 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2016/17 | Vitoria Setubal | Primeira Liga | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Valladolid | Segunda Division | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2014/15 | Benfica B | Segunda Liga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Benfica B | Segunda Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022/23 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça da Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019/20 | Ajax | KNVB Beker | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Benfica | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Benfica | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Benfica | Super Taca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Vitoria Setubal | Taça da Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Vitoria Guimaraes | UEFA Conference League | 900 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2023/24 | Vitoria Guimaraes | UEFA Conference League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022/23 | Vitoria Guimaraes | UEFA Conference League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019/20 | Ajax | UEFA Europa League | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Benfica | UEFA Champions League | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cape Verde Islands | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | Cape Verde Islands | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | Cape Verde Islands | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Portugal U21 | UEFA Euro U-21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Portugal U21 | Euro U-21 Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Portugal U21 | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Portugal Ol. | Olympic Soccer - Men | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015 | Portugal U21 | Euro U-21 Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Portugal U21 | Maurice Revello Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Portugal U19 | UEFA U19 European Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Bruno Varela Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal - Taça da Liga | Winner | 3 | 2014/2015, 2013/2014, 2011/2012, |
| Portugal - Primeira Liga | Winner | 2 | 2014/2015, 2013/2014, |
| Portugal - Primeira Liga | 2nd Place | 3 | 2017/2018, 2012/2013, 2011/2012, |
| Portugal - Taça de Portugal | Winner | 1 | 2013/2014, |
| Portugal - Taça de Portugal | 2nd Place | 1 | 2012/2013, |
| Portugal - Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2017, 2014, |
| Netherlands - Eredivisie | Winner | 1 | 2018/2019, |
| Netherlands - KNVB Beker | Winner | 1 | 2018/2019, |
| Netherlands - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2019, |
| Europe - UEFA Europa League | 2nd Place | 2 | 2013/2014, 2012/2013, |
| Europe - UEFA U21 Championship | 2nd Place | 1 | 2013/2015, |
Transfers
Bruno Varela Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2025 | Vitoria Guimaraes | Al Hazem | Transfer |
| 19.08.2020 | Benfica | Vitoria Guimaraes | Free agent |
| 30.06.2020 | Ajax | Benfica | Return from loan |
| 01.07.2019 | Benfica | Ajax | Loan |
| 30.06.2019 | Ajax | Benfica | Return from loan |
| 29.01.2019 | Benfica | Ajax | Loan |
| 01.07.2017 | Vitoria Setubal | Benfica | Transfer |
| 02.07.2016 | Benfica | Vitoria Setubal | Free agent |
| 30.06.2016 | Valladolid | Benfica | Return from loan |
| 29.08.2015 | Benfica | Valladolid | Loan |
Sidelined
Bruno Varela Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh Injury | 03.02.2019 | 09.03.2019 |
