Alejandro Varela López (born 29 June 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a right back,[1] and later worked as a manager.
[3] Varela was born in Alicante in the Valencian Community, and began his career in the youth teams of local side Hércules.
He left the club after their first season in the top flight, which ended in relegation, having made 54 appearances in all competitions, including 21 first division matches, scoring once.
[4][5] Following the demise of Mérida, Varela returned for a third spell at Hércules, adding 21 Segunda División B appearances and three goals during one season at the club.
[3] He was dismissed after fourteen games in February 2016, with the club eight points from safety in the relegation zone, and replaced by Chico Segundo.