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.{{cite news On 26 February 2009, Varela's was extended until 30 June 2011, because of his progression in the first team.{{cite news
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==