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Rafael

€960KMarket Value
Retired (2025)
•Defender•
BrazilBrazil
6.4
Season Score
35
Jul 9, 1990
172 cm
Height
Card stats based on
2024

Performance Overview

Season Performance 23/24
All Competitions
4Matches
0Goals
1Assists
1Goal Contributions
6Mins/game
6.41Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

146
Full match
68
Substituted off
34
From Bench

Rival Clubs(140)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
ChelseaChelsea122370021
Olympique MarseilleOlympique Marseille127320020
Manchester CityManchester City116230010
EvertonEverton116230020
Paris Saint GermainParis Saint Germain112090120
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United107210010
NantesNantes105320020
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur94410041
NiceNice94140030
LiverpoolLiverpool86021020
Aston VillaAston Villa86200010
ArsenalArsenal84220020
RennesRennes83230020
FulhamFulham75201000
Stoke CityStoke City75110000
ToulouseToulouse77001021
CaenCaen75110030
BordeauxBordeaux71420030
MonacoMonaco74121010
SunderlandSunderland64110030
1–20 of 140

Rival National Teams(3)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Honduras U23Honduras U2311000000
Belarus U23Belarus U2311000000
New Zealand U23New Zealand U2311000000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Botafogo
Botafogo
-
Retired
Jan 1, 2025Transfer
İstanbul Başakşehir
İstanbul Başakşehir
Botafogo
Botafogo
Sep 1, 2021Free Transfer
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
İstanbul Başakşehir
İstanbul Başakşehir
Sep 1, 2020Free Transfer
Manchester United
Manchester United
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Aug 3, 2015Transfer€3M
Fluminense
Fluminense
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jan 1, 2008Transfer€3M
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

6 titles won

Championships

Premier League
Premier League
3x Winner(2010/2011, 2008/2009, 2012/2013)
3x
Serie A
Serie A
1x Winner(2024)
1x
Serie B
Serie B
1x Winner(2021)
1x
Emirates Cup
Emirates Cup
1x Winner(2019)
1x

About Rafael

Rafael plays as a defender for Botafogo. Throughout his career, Rafael has scored 7 goals and provided 25 assists in 373 appearances across 4 clubs. Rafael has made 2 appearances in the Carioca Serie A 2024. Rafael brings experience and reliability to the backline with 373 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Botafogo, İstanbul Başakşehir, Olympique Lyonnais, Manchester United — Rafael was most prolific at Manchester United, where he scored 5 goals in 162 appearances. Throughout his career, Rafael has won 6 trophies, including Premier League, Emirates Cup, Serie B, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Rafael stands 172 cm tall, weighs 78 kg.

Full Career Record — Rafael

Rafael's professional career spans from 2009 to 2024, a period of roughly 15 seasons over which he has amassed 373 appearances spread across 4 clubs. With 7 goals and 25 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 16/17 with Olympique Lyonnais, when he registered 0 goals and 6 assists in 41 matches, playing 3163 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (23/24) at Botafogo, Rafael played 4 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 1 assists, with an average match rating of 6.41.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Rafael has passed the 300-appearance milestone and has lifted 6 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Manchester United2007/2008 - 2014/20151625129987———
Olympique Lyonnais2015/2016 - 2019/20201472118398——6.68
Botafogo2021/2022 - 2024/202536021633——6.68
İstanbul Başakşehir2020/202128001967——6.49
Total37372521985

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
23/24Botafogo40—25006.41
22/23Botafogo240—13321026.79
21/22Botafogo80—276106.76
20/21İstanbul Başakşehir280—19671126.49
19/20Olympique Lyonnais230—1103616.46
18/19Olympique Lyonnais230—128841—
17/18Olympique Lyonnais341—25061007.34
16/17Olympique Lyonnais410—3163121—
15/16Olympique Lyonnais261—33890—
14/15Manchester United100—58920—
13/14Manchester United280—175070—
12/13Manchester United393—287181—
11/12Manchester United150—90040—
10/11Manchester United270—173341—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Rafael play?
Rafael plays as a Defender for Botafogo in the Carioca Serie A.
What team does Rafael play for?
Rafael currently plays for Botafogo in the Carioca Serie A.
How old is Rafael?
Rafael is 35 years old, born on July 9, 1990. At 35, he has already won 6 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Rafael?
Rafael is 172 cm tall. He weighs 78 kg.
How many trophies has Rafael won?
Rafael has won 6 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Botafogo.