Rafael
Current team: São Paulo
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 23 June, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
Weight: 200.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €275k
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 23 June, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
Weight: 200.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €275k
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Transfers
Injuries
Where to Watch Rafael
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Rafael plays as a goalkeeper for São Paulo and represents Brazil internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
beIN Sports
Fox Sports
Available on: FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX 4K, FOX One, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com, Tubi
Globosat
Available on: Premiere, Premiere 2, Premiere 3, Premiere 4, Premiere 5, Premiere 6, Premiere 7, Premiere 8
TelevisaUnivision
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
Globosat, Fanatiz, TV Globo Internacional, YouTube
Fox Sports, Futbol de Primera Radio
More info: How to watch World Cup in the United States
Statistics
Rafael Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2026 | Sao Paulo | Campeonato Paulista A1 | 810 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Sao Paulo | Brasileirão | 3060 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Sao Paulo | Campeonato Paulista A1 | 630 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Sao Paulo | Brasileirão | 2250 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Sao Paulo | Campeonato Paulista A1 | 990 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Sao Paulo | Campeonato Paulista A1 | 990 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | Atletico-MG | Campeonato Mineiro | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Atletico-MG | Campeonato Mineiro | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020 | Atletico-MG | Serie A | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 2020 | Atletico-MG | Campeonato Mineiro | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Cruzeiro | Campeonato Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Cruzeiro | Campeonato Mineiro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Cruzeiro | Primeira Liga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Cruzeiro | Campeonato Mineiro | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Cruzeiro | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015 | Cruzeiro | Série A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Cruzeiro | Série A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Cruzeiro | Série A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012 | Cruzeiro | Série A | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil | 360 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Sao Paulo | Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Sao Paulo | Copa do Brasil | 720 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | Atletico-MG | Copa do Brasil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Cruzeiro | Copa do Brasil | 630 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2016 | Cruzeiro | Copa do Brasil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sao Paulo | Copa Sudamericana | 720 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2025 | Sao Paulo | Copa Libertadores | 810 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Sao Paulo | Copa Libertadores | 900 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023 | Sao Paulo | Copa Sudamericana | 810 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022 | Atletico-MG | Copa Libertadores | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Cruzeiro | Copa Libertadores | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017 | Cruzeiro | Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Brazil U20 | FIFA U-20 World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Rafael Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil - Mineiro 1 | Winner | 9 | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008 |
| Brazil - Mineiro 1 | 2nd Place | 2 | 2017, 2013 |
| Brazil - Serie A | Winner | 3 | 2021, 2014, 2013 |
| Brazil - Serie A | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010 |
| Brazil - Copa do Brasil | Winner | 4 | 2023, 2021, 2018, 2017 |
| Brazil - Copa do Brasil | 2nd Place | 1 | 2014 |
| Brazil - Supercopa do Brasil | Winner | 2 | 2024, 2022 |
| International - Copa Libertadores | 2nd Place | 1 | 2009 |
| World - FIFA U20 World Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2009 |
Transfers
Rafael Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.01.2023 | Atletico-MG | Sao Paulo | Transfer |
| 04.03.2020 | Cruzeiro | Atletico-MG | Free agent |
Sidelined
Rafael Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Red Card | 11.09.2020 | 13.09.2020 |
| Injury | 25.04.2021 | 10.09.2021 |
| International duty | 18.06.2024 | 01.07.2024 |
| Illness | 26.11.2020 | 10.12.2020 |
