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Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela (Spanish pronunciation: [oβˈðuljo βaˈɾela]; September 20, 1917 — August 2, 1996) was a Uruguayan football player. He was the captain of the Uruguayan national team that won the 1950 World Cup after beating Brazil in the decisive final round match popularly known as the Maracanazo. He was nicknamed "El Negro Jefe" (The Black Chief) because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil. He was of African, Spanish and Greek ancestry. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest classic holding midfielders, Varela was adept in defence and was renowned for his tenacity and leadership. He is regarded as one of the greatest captains in football history.

Honours

With Uruguay:

• FIFA World Cup winner in 1950

• Copa América winner in 1942

• Copa Baron de Rio Branco winner against Brasil in 1940, 1946, 1948

• Copa Escobar Gerona winner in 1943

With Peñarol:

• Uruguayan first division league champion in 1944, 1945, 1949, 1951, 1953 and 1954

• Torneo de Honor winner in 1944, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953

• Competencia tourney winner in 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1951 1953

Varela was among the 13 best South American players of the 20th century according to the IFFHS' Century Elections.