Rafael (35): Defender, Stats & Goals 2026 | Botafogo

Rafael

€998KMarket Value

Retired (2025)

•Defender•

Brazil

Rafael

€998KMarket Value

Retired (2025)

•Defender• Brazil

Brazil

6.4

Season Score

Jul 9, 1990

172 cm

Height

Card stats based on

2024

6.4

Season Score

Jul 9, 1990

172 cm

Height

Card stats based on

2024

Season Performance 2024

All Competitions

3Matches

0Goals

1Assists

1Goal Contributions

8Mins/game

6.41Avg Rating

Career

Professional Career

Botafogo

2021/2022 - 2024/2025

2015/2016 - 2019/2020

1432

Manchester United

2007/2008 - 2014/2015

1625

National Team

Brazil U23

2012 - 2012

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Jan 1, 2025Transfer

Sep 1, 2021Free Transfer

Olympique Lyonnais

İstanbul Başakşehir

Sep 1, 2020Free Transfer

Manchester United

Olympique Lyonnais

Aug 3, 2015Transfer€3M

Fluminense

Manchester United

Jan 1, 2008Transfer€3M

Trophies & Awards

6 titles won

Championships

Premier League

3x Winner(2010/2011, 2008/2009, 2012/2013)

Player Information

Botafogo

Current Team

Date of Birth

Jul 9, 1990

Nationality

Brazil

Height

172 cm

Weight

78 kg

Age

35 years

Position

Defender

Market Value

€998K

About Rafael

Rafael is a professional footballer from Brazil who plays as a Defender for Botafogo. He is 35 years old (born July 9, 1990). He stands 172 cm tall and weighs 78 kg.

So far this season, Rafael provided 1 assists, maintains an average rating of 6.4.

Throughout his career, he has made 374 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 25 assists. He previously played for İstanbul Başakşehir, Olympique Lyonnais.

He has won 6 trophies in his career; his best single-match rating was 7.3.

Performance Overview

Season Rating

6.71

Highest: 7.3 | Lowest: 6.3

Goals/Game

0.02

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

Matches

Total played306

Started (Lineups)256

From Bench0

Total Minutes19773

Minutes per game65

Attacking

Goals7

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency2825 min

Goals per game0.02

Shots total0

Shots on target0

Shots off target-

Shots per game0.0

Shots on target/game0.0

Hit Woodwork-

Big Chances Missed-

Passes

Assists25

Key passes0

Pass accuracy0%

Total passes0

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses0

Accurate Crosses0

Big Chances Created-

Defense

Tackles0

Interceptions0

Clearances-

Blocks0

Clean Sheets0

Goals Conceded0

Duels

Total Duels0

Duels Won0

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles0

Cards

Yellow78

Yellow Red0

Red3

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

374

total appearances

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Rafael play?

Rafael plays as a Defender.

What team does Rafael play for?

Rafael currently plays for Botafogo.

How old is Rafael?

Rafael is 35 years old, born on July 9, 1990.

How tall is Rafael?

Rafael is 172 cm tall.

How many trophies has Rafael won?

Rafael has won 6 trophies throughout their career.