Rafael (footballer, born 1986) explained

Rafael
Fullname:Rafael Diego de Souza
Birth Date:8 July 1986
Birth Place:Porto Alegre, Brazil
Position:Centre-back
Years1:2005–2007
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Clubs1:RS Futebol
Years2:2005–2006
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Juventude (loan)
Years3:2007
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Clubs3:Avaí (loan)
Years4:2008–2012
Caps4:51
Goals4:1
Clubs4:Avaí
Years5:2011
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Lugano (loan)
Years6:2013–2014
Caps6:32
Goals6:1
Clubs6:Joinville
Years7:2014
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Clubs7:Al-Ittihad Kalba
Years8:2015
Caps8:17
Goals8:0
Clubs8:Atlético Goianiense
Years9:2016
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Clubs9:ABC
Years10:2016
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Clubs10:Botev Plovdiv

Rafael Diego de Souza (born 8 July 1986), commonly known as Rafael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender.

Biography

Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Rafael was signed by RS Futebol in December 2004 along with his twin brother Cássio. They signed a 5-year contract. In March 2005 they were loaned to Juventude in 3-year contract.[1] He played 23 games in 2005 and 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Avaí

In March 2007 Rafael joined Avaí until end of 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In January 2008 he was signed permanently in 4-year contract. In his 3 years career with Avaí, he won 2009 and 2010 Campeonato Catarinense as well as finished as the third in 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and promoted. He played his 100 games for Avaí on 4 March 2010.[2] The club gave him a special award to him.[3]

In February 2011 he was signed by Swiss side Lugano.[4] [5] It was reported that he had been signed by Chunnam Dragons in June 2010[6] but the deal fell through.[7] [8]

Botev Plovdiv

On 16 June 2016 Rafael joined Botev Plovdiv.[9] Due to an injury Rafael never took part in any official games.

Personal

Rafael played along with his twin brother Cássio[10] from 2005 to 2008.

Honours

Avaí
Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BID Acumulativo Série A /2005. 29 April 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060529035842/http://www2.uol.com.br/cbf/bide/bid_a.htm . 29 May 2006. 8 November 2005. Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. Portuguese.
  2. News: No jogo número 100 de Rafael, Avaí recebe o Juventus . 4 March 2010. 30 May 2011. DIÁRIO CATARINENSE. Portuguese.
  3. News: Emocionado, Rafael agradece a homenagem do Avaí pelos seus 100 jogos. 5 March 2011. 30 May 2011. ClicRBS. Portuguese.
  4. News: RAFAEL DIEGO DE SOUZA IN BIANCONERO. 15 February 2011. 30 May 2011. FC Lugano. Italian. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111008002341/http://www.fclugano.com/articles/view/1042. 8 October 2011.
  5. News: Rafael e Medina são emprestados. 11 February 2011. 30 May 2011. Avaí FC. Portuguese.
  6. News: Avaí confirma empréstimo de Rafael para equipe da Coreia do Sul. 29 June 2010. 30 May 2011. ClicRBS. Portuguese.
  7. News: Confirmado o retorno de Rafael ao Avaí. 8 July 2010. 30 May 2011. DIÁRIO CATARINENSE. Portuguese.
  8. News: FOTO: após negociação frustrada, Rafael volta ao Avaí e quer sua vaga. 18 July 2010. 30 May 2011. GloboEsporte. Portuguese.
  9. https://botevplovdiv.bg/Botev-podpisa-s-trima-brazilci-3518.html Ботев подписа с трима бразилци
  10. News: Na Série B, zagueiros gêmeos confundem adversários e até a cabeça de treinador. 1 August 2008. 30 May 2011. GloboEsporte. Portuguese.
  11. News: Atacante Willian, do Figueirense, é escolhido como o craque do Campeonato Catarinense 2010. 4 May 2010. 30 May 2011. ClicRBS. Portuguese.