Ignacio "Nacho" Varela Arroyo is a Chilean professional basketball player.

Ever since Varela joined Movistar Estudiantes in 2017, he has been coached by Javier Zamora.

In July 2020, Arroyo extended the contract with his team until 2023.

[1] Varela has represented Chile at both senior and junior level.

At the 2017 FIBA South America Under-17 Championship he topped his previous performances by winning the gold medal.