Rafael

Rafael is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a keeper for Sao Paulo, born on 23 iunie 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:

• 7 februarie 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Primavera SP (90 minutes, 7.1 FotMob rating)
• 4 februarie 2026: 1-1 draw away at Santos FC (90 minutes, 6.1 FotMob rating)
• 31 ianuarie 2026: 2-0 win at home vs Santos FC (90 minutes, 7.8 FotMob rating)
• 29 ianuarie 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Flamengo (90 minutes, 7.4 FotMob rating)
• 24 ianuarie 2026: 1-3 loss away at Palmeiras (90 minutes, 5.3 FotMob rating)
• 21 ianuarie 2026: 2-3 loss at home vs Portuguesa (90 minutes, 6.0 FotMob rating)
• 18 ianuarie 2026: 1-1 draw away at Corinthians (90 minutes, 1 yellow card, 6.8 FotMob rating)
• 16 ianuarie 2026: 1-0 win at home vs Sao Bernardo (90 minutes, 8.1 FotMob rating)
• 11 ianuarie 2026: 0-3 loss away at Mirassol (90 minutes, 5.6 FotMob rating)
• 7 decembrie 2025: 0-1 loss away at Vitoria (90 minutes, 8.0 FotMob rating)

Rafael's next match is on 12 februarie 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.

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