| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Maritimo |
Defender | 5 |
| 2025 |
Estrela |
Forward | — |
| 2025 |
Estrela Calheta |
Forward | 25 |
| 2024 |
Estrela |
Forward | — |
| 2023 |
Estrela |
Forward | — |
| 2021 |
Belenenses |
Forward | — |
Nilton Varela
Maritimo
25
May 25, 2001
Lisboa, Portugal
182 / 76
Portugal
Defender
Portugal
Defender
Player Profile
Hailing from Portugal, Nilton Varela is a 25-year-old defender born on May 25, 2001. Standing at 182 cm and weighing 76 kg, he currently plays for Maritimo. His career spans 6 recorded seasons, totaling 65 appearances with 1 goals and 3 assists. Most recently, in the 2026 Primeira Liga season, he added 3 appearances.
His statistical profile highlights a skilled dribbler (2.7 successful dribbles per 90, 40.0% success rate), and physically engaged (16.1 duels per 90, 50.0% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Primeira Liga | Maritimo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.47 |
| 2025 | Jupiler Pro League | Beerschot VA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.23 |
| 2025 | Primeira Liga | Estrela | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
| 2024 | Primeira Liga | Estrela | 28 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Primeira Liga | Estrela | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.64 |
| 2021 | Primeira Liga | Belenenses | 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6.58 |
| Career Total | 65 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 0 | — | ||
Achievements
1
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Challenger Pro League
Beerschot VA
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Title Seasons
2026
Primeira Liga
Maritimo
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
14
Seasons
Taça de Portugal
Maritimo
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
10
Seasons
Primeira Liga
Belenenses
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
9
Seasons
Taça de Portugal
Belenenses
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Taça de Portugal
Estrela
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Jupiler Pro League
Beerschot VA
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
Primeira Liga
Estrela
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
Taça da Liga
Maritimo
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
Segunda Liga
Maritimo
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
3
Seasons
Taça da Liga
Belenenses
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
3
Seasons
Taça da Liga
Estrela
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
3
Seasons
Recent Form
L
L
D
L
W
20%
Win Rate
5
Goals (1/m)
0
Clean Sheets
Alcochetense
Maritimo
Maritimo
FC Porto
GIL Vicente
Maritimo
Moreirense
Maritimo
Maritimo
Benfica
Arouca
Maritimo
Maritimo
Academico Viseu
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Future legend. Nilton Varela is the heartbeat of Maritimo. Nilton Varela has been instrumental for Maritimo wtih key contributions in the final third all season. 💯.