Fernando Varela Ramos
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Fernando Varela Ramos is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Valladolid
. Mainly a right midfielder
, he can also operate as an offensive right back, being noted for his pace and long-range strikes.
, Province of Seville, Andalusia
, Varela was a youth player at local Real Betis
, and made his first team - and La Liga
- debuts in 1996–97's closing stages, at Valencia CF
(1–1).
In the 2001–02 season, after a six-month stint with second division
outfit CF Extremadura
, he established himself definitely with the main squad, appearing in 25 league contests. In five seasons with Betis, Varela only netted three times, but they were noted as some of the best in the club's history, including once against FC Barcelona
where, from his own half, he dribbled past five footballers, striking the ball into the top corner with his left foot (2002–03), and a fantastic left-footed volley against city rivals Sevilla FC
, in 2005–06
.
Varela moved to RCD Mallorca
in 2006–07. He had a slow start, which culminated in two red cards
in the first 11 matches. However, towards the end of the first season he was fully reinstated as right midfielder, being more involved in the team's offense. Varela scored three times, including one against Real Madrid
on the final day of the season, as Madrid eventually won 3–1 and the league title.
The following season, incidentally against Real Madrid, on 11 November 2007, Varela netted twice, but Mallorca lost again in Spain's capital
(4–3). In the 2009–10 season
, as the Balearic Islands
finished fifth and qualified for the UEFA Europa League, he lost his importance in the team, only appearing in 15 league matches – three complete – due to injuries and the emergence of Uruguay
an Gonzalo Castro.
In July 2010, at nearly 31, Varela left his country for the first time, joining Turkish
side Kasımpaşa SK
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
. Mainly a right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, he can also operate as an offensive right back, being noted for his pace and long-range strikes.
Club career
Born in Dos HermanasDos Hermanas
Dos Hermanas is a Spanish city south of Seville in Andalusia, with a population of 125,086 as of 2010.The city's name, which means "two sisters", dates from its founding in 1248 by King Ferdinand III of Castile and honours the sisters of Gonzalo Nazareno, one of the king's principal military...
, Province of Seville, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Varela was a youth player at local Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
, and made his first team - and La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
- debuts in 1996–97's closing stages, at Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
(1–1).
In the 2001–02 season, after a six-month stint with second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
outfit CF Extremadura
CF Extremadura
Club de Fútbol Extremadura was a Spanish football team based in Almendralejo, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1924, it played two seasons in La Liga, and held home games at Estadio Francisco de la Hera, with a capacity of 11,580 seats.-History:Extremadura was founded in 1924,...
, he established himself definitely with the main squad, appearing in 25 league contests. In five seasons with Betis, Varela only netted three times, but they were noted as some of the best in the club's history, including once against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
where, from his own half, he dribbled past five footballers, striking the ball into the top corner with his left foot (2002–03), and a fantastic left-footed volley against city rivals Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, in 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
.
Varela moved to RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
in 2006–07. He had a slow start, which culminated in two red cards
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
in the first 11 matches. However, towards the end of the first season he was fully reinstated as right midfielder, being more involved in the team's offense. Varela scored three times, including one against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
on the final day of the season, as Madrid eventually won 3–1 and the league title.
The following season, incidentally against Real Madrid, on 11 November 2007, Varela netted twice, but Mallorca lost again in Spain's capital
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
(4–3). In the 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
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, as the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
finished fifth and qualified for the UEFA Europa League, he lost his importance in the team, only appearing in 15 league matches – three complete – due to injuries and the emergence of Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an Gonzalo Castro.
In July 2010, at nearly 31, Varela left his country for the first time, joining Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
side Kasımpaşa SK
Kasimpasa S.K.
Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish...
.
External links
- Valladolid official profile
- BDFutbol profile (1st part) (2nd part)
- Transfermarkt profile