Toni Varela


Toni Santos Varela Monteiro, simply known as Toni Varela, is a Cape Verdean footballer who most recently played for CR Al Hoceima.

Club career

RKC Waalwijk

Varela made his first team debut for RKC Waalwijk in the Eerste Divisie as a 46th minute substitute in a 2–2 draw against ADO Den Haag on 24 August 2007.
On 26 February 2009, Varela's was extended until 30 June 2011, because of his progression in the first team.

Sparta Rotterdam

In July 2011, Toni Varela joined Sparta Rotterdam on a free transfer. He was released in the summer of 2013, having played 49 matches for the team in which he scored once.

FC Dordrecht

In November 2013, Varela signed a deal with Eerste Divisie side FC Dordrecht until the end of the season. However, he left the team in January 2014.

Levadiakos

In January 2014, Varela signed with Greek side Levadiakos.

Excelsior

On 5 September 2014, Varela signed a one-year deal with Eredivisie side Excelsior.

International career

Varela is a Cape Verdean international. He made his debut for Cape Verde in an exhibition match against Portugal on 24 May 2010. Varela came on as a 73d minute substitute for Lito.