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Height
23
Shirt
36 years
Jun 23, 1989
Left
Preferred foot
Brazil
Country
€909.7K
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Keeper
GK

Player traits

Stats compared to other keepers
Accurate long balls %4%Clean sheet63%High claim15%
Sweeper27%Goals conceded69%Save percentage5%

Serie A 2026

2
Goals conceded
6.76
Rating
2
Matches
180
Minutes played
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 7

Primavera SP
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Feb 4

Santos FC
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.1

Jan 31

Santos FC
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.8

Jan 29

Flamengo
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Jan 24

Palmeiras
L3-1
90
0
0
0
0
5.3

Jan 21

Portuguesa
L2-3
90
0
0
0
0
6.0

Jan 18

Corinthians
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.8

Jan 16

Sao Bernardo
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.1

Jan 11

Mirassol
L3-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.6

Dec 7, 2025

Vitoria
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.0
Sao Paulo

Feb 7

Paulista A1
Primavera SP
2-1
90‎’‎
7.1

Feb 4

Serie A
Santos FC
1-1
90‎’‎
6.1

Jan 31

Paulista A1
Santos FC
2-0
90‎’‎
7.8

Jan 29

Serie A
Flamengo
2-1
90‎’‎
7.4

Jan 24

Paulista A1
Palmeiras
3-1
90‎’‎
5.3
2026

Season shot map

Save percentage: 75%
  • 8Shots faced
  • 2Goals conceded
  • 1.68xGOT faced
1 - 1
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.39xG0.41xGOT
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Season performance

Goalkeeping

Saves
6
Save percentage
75.0%
Goals conceded
2
Goals prevented
-0.32
Clean sheets
0
Error led to goal
0
High claim
2

Distribution

Successful passes
40
Successful passes %
60.6%
Accurate long balls
9
Accurate long balls %
26.5%
Expected assists (xA)
0.00

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Rafael is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a keeper for Sao Paulo, born on June 23, 1989, who is left-footed. Follow Rafael on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Serie A season, Rafael has recorded 180 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.76.

Rafael scores highly on Matches and Started compared to keepers in the Serie A.

Rafael's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Rafael's next match is on February 12, 2026 when Sao Paulo face Gremio in the Serie A.

Explore Rafael's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Rafael currently plays for Sao Paulo alongside Djhordney, Lucas Ramon, Oscar, Tete, Rafael Toloi, Matheus Doria, Robert Arboleda, Lucas Moura, Marcos Antonio, Jonathan Calleri, Luciano Neves, Ferreira, Enzo Hernan Diaz, Gonzalo Tapia, Damian Bobadilla, Andre, Wendell, Cédric Soares, Alisson, Alan Franco, Pablo Maia, Felipe Negrucci, Carlos Coronel, Nahuel Ferraresi, Luan Santos, Sabino, Hugo Leonardo, Paulo Sergio, Igor Felisberto, Maik Gomes, Lucca Marques, Pedro Ferreira, Ryan Francisco, Young, Felipe Preis, Nicolas, and Danielzinho. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Rafael's career has also included time at Atletico MG and Cruzeiro.

On the international stage, Rafael has represented Brazil and Brazil U20.

Rafael is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Isabela, Lorena, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Ludmila, Angelina, Lelê, Fê Palermo, Cláudia, Yayá, Bia Zaneratto, Yasmim, Ary Borges, Gabi Portilho, Duda Sampaio, Mariza, Dudinha, Gabi Zanotti, Luany, and Isa Haas. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Rafael has won 17 titles: Supercopa do Brasil (2022), Mineiro 1 (2022, 2021, 2020), Copa do Brasil (2021), and Serie A (2021) with Atletico MG, Copa do Brasil (2023) with Sao Paulo, and Mineiro 1 (2019, 2018, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008), Copa do Brasil (2018, 2017), and Serie A (2014, 2013) with Cruzeiro.

Rafael has competed in Serie A, Paulista A1, Copa Libertadores, Cup, Copa Sudamericana, and Mineiro. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Rafael, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Rafael to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other keepers
Accurate long balls %4%Clean sheet63%High claim15%
Sweeper27%Goals conceded69%Save percentage5%

Career

Senior career

Sao Paulo (Free transfer)Dec 2022 - now
185
0
31
0
97
0

National team

7
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Atletico MG

Brazil
1
Supercopa do Brasil(2022)
3
Mineiro 1(2022 · 2021 · 2020)
1
Serie A(2021)

Cruzeiro

Brazil
6
Mineiro 1(2019 · 2018 · 2014 · 2011 · 2009 · 2008)
2
Copa do Brasil(2018 · 2017)
2
Serie A(2014 · 2013)

News

About

Rafael is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a keeper for Sao Paulo, born on June 23, 1989, who is left-footed. Follow Rafael on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Serie A season, Rafael has recorded 180 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.76.

Rafael scores highly on Matches and Started compared to keepers in the Serie A.

Rafael's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Rafael's next match is on February 12, 2026 when Sao Paulo face Gremio in the Serie A.

Explore Rafael's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

Rafael currently plays for Sao Paulo alongside Djhordney, Lucas Ramon, Oscar, Tete, Rafael Toloi, Matheus Doria, Robert Arboleda, Lucas Moura, Marcos Antonio, Jonathan Calleri, Luciano Neves, Ferreira, Enzo Hernan Diaz, Gonzalo Tapia, Damian Bobadilla, Andre, Wendell, Cédric Soares, Alisson, Alan Franco, Pablo Maia, Felipe Negrucci, Carlos Coronel, Nahuel Ferraresi, Luan Santos, Sabino, Hugo Leonardo, Paulo Sergio, Igor Felisberto, Maik Gomes, Lucca Marques, Pedro Ferreira, Ryan Francisco, Young, Felipe Preis, Nicolas, and Danielzinho. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Rafael's career has also included time at Atletico MG and Cruzeiro.

On the international stage, Rafael has represented Brazil and Brazil U20.

Rafael is from Brazil, and the national teams include Alex Sandro, Andrey Santos, Bento Krepski, Bruno Guimaraes, Caio Henrique, Casemiro, Danilo, Éder Militao, Ederson, Estevao, Fabinho, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel, Hugo Souza, Joao Pedro, John Victor, Lucas Paquetá, Luciano Juba, Luiz Henrique, Marquinhos, Matheus Cunha, Paulo Henrique, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Vitor Roque, Wesley, Isabela, Lorena, Bruninha, Tarciane, Thaís Ferreira, Ludmila, Angelina, Lelê, Fê Palermo, Cláudia, Yayá, Bia Zaneratto, Yasmim, Ary Borges, Gabi Portilho, Duda Sampaio, Mariza, Dudinha, Gabi Zanotti, Luany, and Isa Haas. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Rafael has won 17 titles: Supercopa do Brasil (2022), Mineiro 1 (2022, 2021, 2020), Copa do Brasil (2021), and Serie A (2021) with Atletico MG, Copa do Brasil (2023) with Sao Paulo, and Mineiro 1 (2019, 2018, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008), Copa do Brasil (2018, 2017), and Serie A (2014, 2013) with Cruzeiro.

Rafael has competed in Serie A, Paulista A1, Copa Libertadores, Cup, Copa Sudamericana, and Mineiro. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Rafael, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Rafael to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.