Walter Elias Furtado Varela (also known as Wá)[1] (born 20 March 1996) is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Career
College and amateur
Varela began his career playing college soccer at Bunker Hill Community College, where he was named to the collegiate Division III All-American Team in 2018. He played two seasons with the Bulldogs, scoring 22 goals in 21 appearances, also tallying four assists.[2][3]
In 2021, Varela had spells in the National Premier Soccer League with Valeo FC and in the United Premier Soccer League with Brockton FC.[4][5]
Professional
In 2022, Varela competed in the National Independent Soccer Association with Albion San Diego, scoring three goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.[6][7][8][9] Following the 2022, Varela was named to the 2022 NISA Best XI Second Team.[10]
On 25 January 2023, Varela signed with USL League One club Chattanooga Red Wolves ahead of their 2023 season.[5][11]
References
- ^ "Mercado: Futebol USA – Walter Varela, "Wá", assina contrato profissional com Albion San Diego Professional SC". June 4, 2023.
- ^ "NJCAA".
- ^ "NJCAA".
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League".
- ^ a b "Chattanooga Red Wolves Announce the Signing of Midfielder Walter Varela".
- ^ "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association".
- ^ "Albion San Diego's late goal beats LA Force". May 17, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "SD Fútbol Weekly – Albion wins, Loyal and Wave lose". September 12, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Mercado: Futebol USA - Walter Varela, "Wá di Ana", assina contrato profissional com Albion San Diego Professional SC". June 4, 2023.
- ^ "Six CFC Players Named to NISA 2022 Best XI Teams". November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Mercado: Futebol USA - Walter Varela, "Wá di Ana", assina pelo Chattanooga Red Wolves". June 4, 2023.