Rafael Santos (footballer, born 2 February 1998) explained

Rafael Santos (footballer, born 2 February 1998) should not be confused with Rafael Santos (footballer, born 5 February 1998).

Rafael Santos
Fullname:Rafael Santos de Sousa
Birth Date:2 February 1998
Birth Place:Guarujá, Brazil
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Santa Clara
Clubnumber:5
Youthclubs1:Flamengo
Years1:2018–2022
Clubs1:Flamengo
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:APOEL (loan)
Caps2:22
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Moreirense
Caps3:14
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Santa Clara
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Club-Update:20 June 2024

Rafael Santos de Sousa (born 2 February 1998), known as Rafael Santos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Santa Clara.

Career

Flamengo

On 5 May 2019 Santos debuted for Flamengo in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match at Estádio do Morumbi against São Paulo, he came to the match as a substitute as head coach Abel Braga fielded the whole team with reserves, the match ended 1–1.[1]

APOEL (loan)

On 29 May 2020 APOEL signed Santos from Flamengo on loan until May 2022.[2] On 21 August 2020 he debuted in a Cypriot First Division 2-2 match against Karmiotissa FC, Santos scored APOEL's second goal.[3]

Moreirense

On 27 July 2022, Santos joined Liga Portugal 2 club Moreirense, signing a three-year contract with an option for a further year.[4] In his debut season, he scored 1 goal in 14 league appearances, as the Moreira de Cónegos-based side were crowned second division champions and achieved promotion to the Primeira Liga.[5]

Santa Clara

On 29 January 2024, Santos, who had failed to make any appearances for Moreirense in the Primeira Liga, returned to the Liga Portugal 2, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with Azores-based side Santa Clara.[6]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Flamengo2018Série A000000
20191000000010
2020004[7] 0000040
Total104000000050
APOEL (loan)2020–21First Division191403[8] 0261
2021–22300030
Total221400030291
Moreirense2022–23Liga Portugal 21001020130
Career total3314050103000471
Notes

Honours

Flamengo

2019

2019Moreirense

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Com festival de garotos em campo, São Paulo e Flamengo empatam no Morumbi . Globoesporte.com . 5 May 2019 . 13 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Flamengo acerta empréstimo de Rafael Santos com Apoel. Esporte Interativo. pt-br. 29 May 2020. 26 July 2020.
  3. Web site: Emprestado pelo Flamengo, zagueiro Rafael Santos estreia com gol pelo APOEL. infoesporte.com.br. pt-br. 21 August 2020 . 21 August 2020.
  4. Web site: 27 July 2022 . Rafael Santos reforça defesa do Moreirense . Rafael Santos reinforces Moreirense's defense . 30 January 2024 . Moreirense F.C. . pt-PT.
  5. Web site: 6 May 2023 . Moreirense FC é o novo Campeão da Liga Portugal SABSEG . Moreirense FC is the new Liga Portugal SABSEG Champion . 30 January 2024 . Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional . pt.
  6. Web site: 29 January 2024 . Rafael Santos é reforço . Rafael Santos is a reinforcement . 30 January 2024 . C.D. Santa Clara . pt-pt.
  7. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca.
  8. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League.