Rafael Czichos
Full name: Rafael Czichos
Current team: Phoenix Rising
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Germany
Date of birth: 14 May, 1990 (36 years)
Place of birth: Jeddah, Germany
Weight: 189.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €170k
Current team: Phoenix Rising
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Germany
Date of birth: 14 May, 1990 (36 years)
Place of birth: Jeddah, Germany
Weight: 189.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €170k
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Rafael Czichos plays as a defender for Phoenix Rising. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
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Statistics
Rafael Czichos Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Phoenix Rising | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2025 | Phoenix Rising | USL Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | 2156 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2023 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | 2511 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2022 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | 2152 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | |||
| 2021/22 | FC Koln | Bundesliga | 1404 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | FC Koln | Bundesliga | 2439 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |||
| 2019/20 | FC Koln | Bundesliga | 2210 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 2018/19 | FC Koln | Bundesliga 2 | 2864 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2017/18 | Holstein Kiel | Bundesliga | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Holstein Kiel | Bundesliga 2 | 2768 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |||
| 2016/17 | Holstein Kiel | 3. Liga | 34 | 2 | 10 | 1 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Holstein Kiel | 3. Liga | 34 | 7 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Erfurt | 3. Liga | 37 | 7 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Erfurt | 3. Liga | 33 | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Erfurt | 3. Liga | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Wolfsburg II | Regionalliga | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago Fire | US Open Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | Chicago Fire | US Open Cup | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | FC Koln | DFB Pokal | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2020/21 | FC Koln | DFB Pokal | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | FC Koln | DFB Pokal | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2018/19 | FC Koln | DFB Pokal | 210 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Holstein Kiel | DFB Pokal | 210 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Holstein Kiel | DFB Pokal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chicago Fire | Leagues Cup | 98 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
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Trophies
Rafael Czichos Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany - Bundesliga 2 | Winner | 1 | 2018/2019 |
| Germany - 3. Liga | 2nd Place | 1 | 2016/2017 |
| Germany - Reg. Cup Schleswig-Holstein | Winner | 1 | 2016/2017 |
| Germany - Reg. Cup Schleswig-Holstein | 2nd Place | 1 | 2014/2015 |
| Germany - Reg. Cup Thüringen | 2nd Place | 1 | 2013/2014 |
| United-States - Mobile Mini Sun Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2023 |
Transfers
Rafael Czichos Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.08.2025 | Chicago Fire | Phoenix Rising | Free agent |
| 02.01.2022 | FC Koln | Chicago Fire | Transfer |
| 01.07.2018 | Holstein Kiel | FC Koln | Transfer |
| 01.07.2015 | Erfurt | Holstein Kiel | Free agent |
| 01.07.2012 | Wolfsburg | Erfurt | Free agent |
| 01.07.2010 | Ottersberg | Wolfsburg | Free agent |
Sidelined
Rafael Czichos Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Injury | 15.09.24 | 28.09.24 |
| Suspended | 28.02.21 | 08.03.21 |
| Thigh Injury | 21.01.21 | 30.01.21 |
| Groin Injury | 29.11.20 | 01.01.21 |
| Illness | 21.10.20 | 22.10.20 |
| Neck Injury | 23.02.20 | 31.05.20 |
| Suspended | 01.12.19 | 09.12.19 |
| Virus | 24.09.19 | 01.10.19 |
