Rafael
Current team: São Paulo
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 23 June, 1989 (36 years)
Place of birth: Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
Weight: 200.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €370k
Playing position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Brazil
Date of birth: 23 June, 1989 (36 years)
Place of birth: Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
Weight: 200.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €370k
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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
NBC Sports
TelevisaUnivision
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
beIN Sports, TelevisaUnivision, Fanatiz, fuboTV
Globosat, Fanatiz, TV Globo Internacional, YouTube
Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Futbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, TyC Sports Internacional USA
Statistics
Rafael Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sao Paulo | Brasileirão | 1440 | 16 | 16 | 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 | 360 | 4 | 4 | 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, |
| South America - CONMEBOL 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 |
