Francisco Varela (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Miguel Varela Martín | ||
| Date of birth | 26 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Atarfe, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Betis | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Granada | |||
| 2007–2012 | Betis | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2014 | Betis B | 64 | (6) |
| 2014– | Betis | 32 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2012 | Spain U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Spain U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2012 | Spain U20 | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 December 2015. | |||
Francisco Miguel Varela Martín (born 26 October 1994) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Betis as a left back.
Club career
Born in Atarfe, Granada, Andalusia, Varela graduated from Real Betis' youth setup, after starting it out at neighbouring Granada CF.[1] He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2011–12 campaign, in Segunda División B.
On 4 May 2013 Varela was called up to the main squad for a La Liga match against FC Barcelona,[2] but was an unused substitute in the eventual 2–4 away loss a day later.[3] He played his first match as a professional on 27 February 2014, replacing Rubén Castro in the 81st minute of a 2–0 away win against FC Rubin Kazan, for the season's UEFA Europa League.[4]
On 24 July 2014 Varela renewed his link with the Verdiblancos, running until 2016.[5] He made his league debut on 23 November, starting in a 1–2 home loss against Deportivo Alavés for the Segunda División championship.[6]
On 5 May 2015, Varela renewed his contract for a further season, and subsequently achieved promotion to La Liga by appearing in 22 matches. He made his debut in the category on 27 September, starting in a 2–1 away win against Sporting de Gijón.
References
- ↑ "Conoce a Francisco Varela, último internacional bético" [Know Francisco Varela, the latest bético international] (in Spanish). Manquepierda. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ↑ "Objetivo, vencer al Betis para dar otro paso hacia el título" [Objective, defeat Betis to make another step to the title]. Sport. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Un campeón a la espera" [A champion waiting] (in Spanish). Marca. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Betis thankful for Rubén magic at Rubin". UEFA.com. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Francisco Varela renueva con el Betis hasta 2016" [Francisco Varela renews with Betis until 2016] (in Spanish). El Mundo Deportivo. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ↑ "Un gran Alavés pone contra las cuerdas a Julio Velázquez" [A great Alavés puts Julio Velázquez against the strings] (in Spanish). Marca. 23 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
External links
- Francisco Varela profile at BDFutbol
- Francisco Varela profile at Soccerway
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