Rafael Pereira da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁafaˈew peˈɾejɾɐ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 13 March 1980) is a Brazilian former right back who last played for Miami Dade FC.

Rafael
Personal information
Full name Rafael Pereira da Silva
Date of birth (1980-03-13) 13 March 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Ilha Solteira, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Right Back, Wingback
Team information
Current team
Miami Dade FC
Youth career
1995–1998 Guarani
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Guarani 31 (1)
2001 Vasco 17 (1)
2002 São Paulo 13 (0)
2003 São Caetano 1 (0)
2003–2004 Flamengo 12 (2)
2004–2006 Messina 41 (2)
2007–2008 Fluminense 23 (3)
2009 Goiás 1 (0)
2010 Bahia 0 (0)
2011 CFZ do Rio 0 (0)
2018– Miami Dade FC 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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In July 2004, he was signed by Serie A team Messina.[1]

He signed a two-year contract with Fluminense in January 2007. On 26 May 2009 Goiás have signed the unattached right-back until the end of season.[2]

In January 2010 he was signed by Bahia[3] but released in June.

He was linked to America (RJ) on 24 February 2011[4] but the deal never turned official. In March 2011 he left for CFZ do Rio.[5]

On 1 May 2018, he signed with Miami Dade FC.[6]

Coaching career

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In October 2016 Rafael starting coaching youth soccer as a volunteer give back to his local community. Rafael currently coaches and plays for Miami Dade FC in Florida.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Messina boom: Baiocco, Borriello, Rafael, Zanchi". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 8 July 2004. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Ala direita acerta com Verdão" (in Portuguese). goiasesporteclube.com.br. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  3. ^ "Bahia acerta contratações de Abedi e Rafael". EC Bahia (in Portuguese). 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 22 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  4. ^ Monnerat, Renner (24 February 2011). "América-RJ contrata mais dois jogadores". Lance!Net (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Boletim Informativo Diário Eletrônico (BID-E) Relação Pela Data 24/03/2011". CBF (in Portuguese). 24 March 2011. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Official Miami Dade FC Website". Miami Dade FC. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
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