Carlos Mendes Varela

Carlos Mendes Varela (born 28 December 1984) is a Portuguese-born French professional rugby league footballer. Arrived in France at 12, he took the French nationality and played in 2008 for the France A team (reserve of the national team). His position is winger or centre. He is currently playing for Toulouse Olympique in the Co-operative Championship competition in France and England. Prior to his signing with Toulouse he was playing at Lyon in the French first division.

Background
Carlos Mendes Varela was born in Seixal, Portugal and is of Cape Verdean descent. He moved to France at the age of 12.