Rafael (footballer, born 1980)
Rafael Pereira da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁafaˈew peˈɾejɾɐ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 13 March 1980) is a Brazilian former right back who last played for Miami Dade FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rafael Pereira da Silva | ||
Date of birth | 13 March 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Ilha Solteira, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
edit- Campeonato Carioca: 2004
- Brazilian Cup: 2007
References
edit- ^ "Messina boom: Baiocco, Borriello, Rafael, Zanchi". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 8 July 2004. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ "Ala direita acerta com Verdão" (in Portuguese). goiasesporteclube.com.br. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Monnerat, Renner (24 February 2011). "América-RJ contrata mais dois jogadores". Lance!Net (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Official Miami Dade FC Website". Miami Dade FC. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
External links
edit- Futpedia (in Portuguese)
- Guardian Stats Centre
- Rafael at Soccerway