Fernando Varela (Spanish footballer) Fernando Varela (Spanish footballer) Fernando Varela Ramos (born 1 September 1979) is a Spanish retired footballer. Mainly a right midfielder he could also operate as an attacking right back, being noted for his long-range strikes. He amassed La Liga totals of 257 matches and 13 goals over 11 seasons, in representation of Betis and Mallorca. He won one Copa del Rey with the former club. Born in Dos Hermanas, Province of Seville, Varela was a youth player at local Real Betis, and made his first-team – and La Liga – debut in 1996–97's closing stages, in a 1–1 away draw
Melli (Spanish footballer) division three during his career. Betis Sheriff Spain U16 Spain U19 Spain U20 Melli (Spanish footballer) Juan Alberto Andreu Alvarado (; born 6 June 1984), known as Melli, is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Mirandés. A versatile defender, he can appear as either a right back or a central defender. He spent most of his professional career at Betis, for which he appeared in 215 official games and won one Copa del Rey. Born in Barbate, Cádiz, Melli joined Real Betis as a 14-year-old, and made his way up through the ranks until he reached the reserve team