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Height
27
Shirt
32 years
May 17, 1993
Right
Preferred foot
Portugal
Country
€5.2M
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Attacking Midfielder
Others
Right Winger, Left Winger, Striker
RW
AM
LW
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches60%Shot attempts73%Goals79%
Chances created60%Aerial duels won17%Defensive contributions3%
Transfer value: €5.2M
Highest: €16.7M(Mar 31, 2022)
€17M
€12M
€8.3M
€4.2M
€0

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
5
Started
7
Matches
452
Minutes played
6.91
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 8

FC Porto
D2-2
65
0
0
0
0
6.9

Mar 2

Gil Vicente
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Feb 25

Real Madrid
L2-1
90
1
0
0
0
7.7

Feb 21

AVS Futebol SAD
W3-0
86
1
0
0
0
8.3

Feb 17

Real Madrid
L0-1
74
0
0
0
0
5.9

Feb 13

Santa Clara
W1-2
79
0
0
0
0
6.3

Feb 8

Alverca
W2-1
88
0
0
0
0
7.0

Feb 1

Tondela
D0-0
27
0
0
0
0
5.9

Jan 25

Estrela da Amadora
W4-0
17
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 20, 2025

Rizespor
W1-0
0
0
0
0
0
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Benfica

Mar 8

Liga Portugal
FC Porto
2-2
65‎’‎
6.9

Mar 2

Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
1-2
90‎’‎
7.4

Feb 25

Champions League Final Stage
Real Madrid
2-1
90‎’‎
7.7

Feb 21

Liga Portugal
AVS Futebol SAD
3-0
86‎’‎
8.3

Feb 17

Champions League Final Stage
Real Madrid
0-1
74‎’‎
5.9
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 54%
  • 24Shots
  • 5Goals
  • 4.49xG
3 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.28xG0.75xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 820

Shooting

Goals
5
Expected goals (xG)
4.49
xG on target (xGOT)
4.79
Non-penalty xG
4.49
Shots
24
Shots on target
13

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
1.52
Successful passes
217
Successful passes %
80.7%
Accurate long balls
10
Accurate long balls %
62.5%
Chances created
15
Big chances created
3

Possession

Successful dribbles
17
Successful dribbles %
60.7%
Duels won
45
Duels won %
57.0%
Aerial duels won
1
Aerial duels won %
20.0%
Touches
401
Touches in opposition box
46
Dispossessed
9
Fouls won
18

Defending

Tackles
9
Interceptions
3
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
8
Recoveries
35
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
3
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
13
xG against while on pitch
10.09

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Rafa Silva is a 32-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Benfica, born on May 17, 1993, who is right-footed. Follow Rafa Silva on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Rafa Silva has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 452 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.91.

Rafa Silva scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to attacking midfielders in the Liga Portugal.

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

Rafa Silva's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Benfica face Arouca in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Rafa Silva'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.

View Rafa Silva's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Rafa Silva currently plays for Benfica alongside Anatoliy Trubin, António Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukébakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Nicolás Otamendi, Henrique Araújo, Tomás Araújo, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Gonçalo Oliveira, Rodrigo Rêgo, João Veloso, Anísio Cabral, and João Rego. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Rafa Silva's career has also included time at Beşiktaş, Benfica, Braga B, Braga, and Feirense.

On the international stage, Rafa Silva has represented Portugal and Portugal U21.

Rafa Silva is from Portugal, and the national teams include Pedro Neto, Pote, Diogo Costa, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Diogo Dalot, João Palhinha, Carlos Forbs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo Silva, Joao Félix, João Carvalho, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Matheus Nunes, Francisco Conceição, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Daniela Areia Santos, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Joana Marchão, Andreia Jacinto, Francisca Nazareth, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, and Diana Gomes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Rafa Silva has won 13 titles: Super Cup (2024/2025) with Beşiktaş, Taça de Portugal (2016/2017), Super Cup (2023/2024, 2019/2020, 2017/2018), Liga Portugal (2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2016/2017), International Champions Cup (2019), and Algarve Football Cup (2017) with Benfica, UEFA Nations League A (2018/2019) and EURO (2016 France) with Portugal, and Taça de Portugal (2015/2016) with Braga.

Rafa Silva has competed in Super Lig, Liga Portugal, Champions League, Cup Final Stage, Europa League, Europa League Qualification qualification, Super Cup, Super Cup, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup UEFA qualification, UEFA Nations League A, EURO, EURO Qualification qualification, and EURO U21. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches60%Shot attempts73%Goals79%
Chances created60%Aerial duels won17%Defensive contributions3%

Career

Senior career

BenficaJan 2026 - now
9
2
65
23
324
93
126
25
1
0
45
10

National team

25
0
9
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Beşiktaş

1
Super Cup(24/25)

Benfica

Portugal
3
Super Cup(23/24 · 19/20 · 17/18)
3
Liga Portugal(22/23 · 18/19 · 16/17)
1
Algarve Football Cup(2017)

News

About

Rafa Silva is a 32-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Benfica, born on May 17, 1993, who is right-footed. Follow Rafa Silva on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, Rafa Silva has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 452 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.91.

Rafa Silva scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to attacking midfielders in the Liga Portugal.

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

Rafa Silva's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Benfica face Arouca in the Liga Portugal.

Explore Rafa Silva'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.

View Rafa Silva's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Rafa Silva currently plays for Benfica alongside Anatoliy Trubin, António Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Alexander Bah, Bruma, Fredrik Aursnes, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukébakio, Vangelis Pavlidis, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Manu Silva, Amar Dedic, Leandro Barreiro, Richard Ríos, Andreas Schjelderup, Samuel Soares, Gianluca Prestianni, Samuel Dahl, Nicolás Otamendi, Henrique Araújo, Tomás Araújo, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Gonçalo Oliveira, Rodrigo Rêgo, João Veloso, Anísio Cabral, and João Rego. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Rafa Silva's career has also included time at Beşiktaş, Benfica, Braga B, Braga, and Feirense.

On the international stage, Rafa Silva has represented Portugal and Portugal U21.

Rafa Silva is from Portugal, and the national teams include Pedro Neto, Pote, Diogo Costa, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, António Silva, Diogo Dalot, João Palhinha, Carlos Forbs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Gonçalo Ramos, Bernardo Silva, Joao Félix, João Carvalho, José Sá, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inácio, João Neves, Trincão, Rafael Leão, Matheus Nunes, Francisco Conceição, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves, Rui Silva, Vitinha, Daniela Areia Santos, Inês Pereira, Catarina Amado, Lúcia Alves, Pauleta, Joana Marchão, Andreia Jacinto, Francisca Nazareth, Dolores Silva, Carole Costa, Diana Silva, Carolina Correia, and Diana Gomes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Rafa Silva has won 13 titles: Super Cup (2024/2025) with Beşiktaş, Taça de Portugal (2016/2017), Super Cup (2023/2024, 2019/2020, 2017/2018), Liga Portugal (2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2016/2017), International Champions Cup (2019), and Algarve Football Cup (2017) with Benfica, UEFA Nations League A (2018/2019) and EURO (2016 France) with Portugal, and Taça de Portugal (2015/2016) with Braga.

Rafa Silva has competed in Super Lig, Liga Portugal, Champions League, Cup Final Stage, Europa League, Europa League Qualification qualification, Super Cup, Super Cup, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup UEFA qualification, UEFA Nations League A, EURO, EURO Qualification qualification, and EURO U21. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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