Raphaël Xavier Varane (French: ; born 25 April 1993) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United. Regarded as one of the best defenders in the world as well as one of the best of his generation, Varane is known for his defensive prowess, leadership and speed. More about Raphaël Varane
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Varane previously played for French club Lens and, ahead of the 2010–11 season, began training with the senior team and appeared on the bench in several league matches. Varane made his professional debut in 2010 aged 17, and after one season as a professional footballer, he joined Real Madrid. There, over the course of 10 seasons from 2011 to 2021, he won 18 trophies, including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League titles and four FIFA Club World Cups. In 2021, he left Real Madrid to sign with Manchester United.In total, we tracked 220 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Raphaël Varane (TOPPS UCL Knockout 2022 Raphael Varane Auto Autograph Gold Parallel 1/1) was sold in May 2023 for £270.00 while the cheapest item (Raphael Varane Signed Autograph Club Topps France Card) found a new owner for £0.01 in April 2020. The month with the most items sold (19) was March 2024 with an average selling price of £9.00 for an autographed item of Raphaël Varane. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2018 with £174.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was April 2020. In average, an autographed item from Raphaël Varane is worth £10.00.
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Thierry Henry reveals his theory on why Real Madrid sold Raphael Varane and Case (03/08/24): Thierry Henry has put forward his perspective on why Real Madrid were content to offload Casemiro and Raphael Varane to Manchester United.
Raphael Varane blows a kiss to Luton supporters after Man United's 2-1 win at Ke (02/18/24): Raphael Varane wound up Luton Town fans by blowing them kisses after Manchester United's 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road on Sunday.
Transfer news LIVE: Man United decide NOT to offer Raphael Varane a 12-month con (01/01/24): Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Monday, January 1st.
Man United decide NOT to use option to extend Raphael Varane's £340,000-a-week c (12/31/23): EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The France international's current contract runs out at the end of the season, but contains a clause giving United the option to automatically extend.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man United - Premier League: Live score, team news and upd (12/30/23): Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nottingham Forest host Manchester United in Premier League action.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Premier League clubs circle for Roberto Firmino after his strug (12/2023): All eyes will be on the likes of Manchester United, who are likely to oversee a handful of exits in this window amid doubts over the futures of Raphael Varane , Jadon Sancho and Casemiro.
Manchester United paid £112m for Casemiro and Raphael Varane, putting them on £3 (11/2023): Both players were instrumental in Erik ten Hag 's successful first season, embodying the professionalism and winning mentality so desperately required.
John Terry reveals Jose Mourinho told him and Gary Cahill to 'f*** off' and warn (10/2023): Terry and Cahill were vital members of Chelsea 's defence during Mourinho's second spell at Stamford Bridge between 2013 and 2015.
Erik ten Hag is dealt a TRIPLE injury blow ahead of Man United's trip to face Ba (09/2023): Mason Mount, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire have all been left off Manchester United's squad list for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich tomorrow.
Man United news RECAP: Marc Cucurella leads the club's search for a left-back an (08/2023): Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news from Old Trafford on Wednesday as Marc Cucurella led the club's search for a left-back.
Raphael Varane says taking Manchester United captaincy away from Harry Maguire a (07/2023): The United manager took the captaincy away from Harry Maguire and has given the armband to Fernandes ahead of the new campaign.
Man United 'could offer captain Harry Maguire to Chelsea as part of a deal for M (06/2023): The Man United captain has slid down the pecking order in recent seasons, and is now considered fourth choice centre back behind Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United: Raphael Varane declared fit but Marcus Rashford a major doubt (05/2023): Raphael Varane has been declared fit to return for Manchester United's run-in, but Marcus Rashford is a major doubt for Saturday's clash with Wolves at Old Trafford with a leg injury.
Erik ten Hag claims Raphael Varane could be FIT to play for Man United in the FA (04/2023): Varane went off with an ankle injury during the first leg of United's 5-2 Europa League quarter-final defeat to Sevilla , with the Red Devils 2-0 up in the tie at the time.
Raphael Varane reveals the two clubs that he would be willing to leave Man Unite (03/2023): The French defender has been an integral figure within Erik ten Hag's Manchester United side this season, after having a turbulent spell in his first season in England.
Raphael Varane reveals he came close to joining Manchester United as a teenager (02/2023): Raphael Varane has a nice way of acknowledging his success without crossing the line into arrogance. There is a twinkle in his eyes and there is no need for him to feel ashamed at enjoying his honours.
Manchester United reject Inter Milan interest in out-of-favour defender Victor L (01/2023): The defender has made just six Premier League appearances this season and fallen down the pecking order amid solid performances from the likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United 'will be WITHOUT Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane for Nott (12/2022): Raphael Varane, who started for France, and Lisandro Martinez who was on the bench for the final, are not expected to return to United until next week.
Man United's Raphael Varane 'to start for France against Denmark' after overcomi (11/2022): Raphael Varane is set to start France's World Cup game against Denmark despite being absent since late October, according to a report.
Injured Raphael Varane will NOT play for Manchester United before the World Cup (10/2022): Varane suffered the injury during the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 29-year-old lunged out with his right foot away from his body to cut off an attack.
Man Utd legend Paul Scholes praises Erik ten Hag's 'brave decision' to drop Harr (09/2022): The England international has seen himself phased out of the United starting line-up this season, with Raphael Varane and new signing Lisandro Martinez preferred to the 29-year-old.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag warns Harry Maguire he faces a battle to get (08/2022): Harry Maguire was dropped for Monday's rousing 2-1 win over rivals Liverpool, with Raphael Varane preferred alongside £55million summer signing Lisandro Martinez.
Erik ten Hag and his staff gave Raphael Varane given a full workout against Wrex (07/2022): Erik ten Hag gave Raphael Varane the full 90 minutes after a double first-team training session, but centre-back partner Harry Maguire watched from the stands alongside other first team stars.
Rio Ferdinand predicts 'one or two' of Varane, Lindelof, Maguire and Bailly will (06/2022): Rio Ferdinand expects Manchester United to trim the squad of centre-halves this summer, which could put captain Harry Maguire or last summer's star signing Raphael Varane on the chopping block.
Man Utd: Raphael Varane says Erik ten Hag will turn fortunes around after 'frust (05/2022): Raphael Varane admits his first season at Manchester United has been a frustrating one, but he believes the club will bounce back under new manager Erik ten Hag next year.
Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly makes Instagram plea to start ahead of Har (04/2022): In Raphael Varane's recent absence, Bailly has seen the likes of Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones start ahead of him, with his last appearance coming in the 3-1 win over Burnley on December 30.
Roy Keane lays into Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane for wearing gloves before T (03/2022): Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane were pictured getting warmed up at Old Trafford ahead of their Premier League match wearing gloves, which Keane jokingly said 'sends a great message'.
Sherwood: Raphael Varane has been 'terrible' since joining Manchester United (02/2022): Harry Maguire has been the focal point of criticism for his performances this campaign, but Tim Sherwood believes that it is actually Raphael Varane who has been the weak link.
Alan Shearer takes a cheeky dig at Manchester United stars Fred and Raphael Vara (12/2021): United made their return in the Premier League at St James' Park last night, but were forced to settle for a point after delivering an underwhelming display. Shearer used the moment to mock two players.
Raphael Varane 'could be out for another MONTH' with hamstring injury (11/2021): The former Real Madrid defender will now miss Saturday's derby clash with Manchester City as well as the games against Watford, Villarreal, Chelsea and Arsenal after the international break.
Manchester United boost as Raphael returns to training ahead of must-win Tottenh (10/2021): Raphael Varane returned to full training on Wednesday morning to give Manchester United a welcome boost ahead of their all-important Premier League fixture with Tottenham on Saturday.
Raphael Varane insists United ARE on the right track despite losing run (09/2021): Things have gone poorly in recent weeks, with 10-man United's shock 2-1 loss at Young Boys in their Champions League opener compounded by the Carabao Cup exit to West Ham.
Gary Neville claims Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane are NOT enough for Man Unite (08/2021): Neville claims the signings of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane are not enough to win Manchester United the title and has called on his former side to sign Tottenham's Harry Kane.
Manchester United: Ranking Red Devils' French players as Raphael Varane arrives (07/2021): Varane, who is poised to complete his £42million move from Real Madrid, becomes the 13th French player to pull on the red of United and it's fair to say the previous dozen have been a mixed bag.
France defender Raphael Varane 'wants to join Manchester United from Real Madrid (06/2021): In April, Sportsmail revealed United were exploring a summer deal for Varane after being given encouragement that he was ready to leave the Spanish giants at the end of the season.
Man United-linked Raphael Varane insists transfer talk will have to wait until a (05/2021): Manchester United target Raphael Varane insists his focus is not on transfer speculation, but France and the European Championships, which get underway in just two weeks.
Raphael Varane 'edges closer to Real Madrid exit' with Chelsea and Man United re (04/2021): Reports in Spain claim Varane has been left angered by Madrid's apparent lack of effort to retain his services, given his contract is due to expire next summer. A move to England is tipped.
Raphael Varane hopes Kylian Mbappe will join him at Real Madrid this summer (03/2021): Mbappe's contract will expire in the summer of 2022, with the former Monaco prodigy having netted 30 goals in 36 matches for PSG so far this campaign as they fight on three fronts.
Manchester United 'place Raphael Varane and Jules Kounde on five-man centre-back (02/2021): Manchester United have stepped up their search for a new centre back next season by narrowing down their options to a five-man shortlist. According to ESPN this is a priority position for the club.
Raphael Varane 'wants to leave Real Madrid for a new challenge at the end of the (01/2021): The centre back has made 353 appearances and won 18 trophies since joining the LaLiga club at the age of 17 in 2011 but believes he has reached the end of his Real Madrid career.
Manchester United 'add Ben White, Raphael Varane and Dayot Upamecano to their tr (12/2020): According to Manchester Evening News, United are huge admirers of White and will weigh up a move for him in January along with Real Madrid's Varane and RB Leipzig defender Upamecano.
Raphael Varane reflects on his horror display for Real Madrid at Manchester City (09/2020): Real Madrid were sent crashing out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage after losing 2-1 at the Etihad to Manchester City, going down 4-2 on aggregate.
French youth coach heaps praise on William Saliba and claims defender has Raphae (08/2020): France youth coach Jean-Luc Vannuchi has described Arsenal defender William Saliba as a 'monster' and compared him to Virgil van Dijk and Raphael Varane.
Raphael Varane hits back at Barcelona president's claims of VAR bias in favour o (07/2020): Varane was responding to suggestions from Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu that the video technology favours Madrid and spoke after a 2-0 win over Alaves opened up a four-point gap
Bayern Munich turned down the chance to sign Raphael Varane for just £4M before (04/2020): Sagnol, who was working as a scout at Bayern Munich as Varane rose through the ranks at Lens, claimed he got a tip-off about the 18-year-old defender from a friend.