Rafael Santos (footballer, born 1995) explained

Rafael Santos
Fullname:Rafael Andrade Santos
Birth Date:22 May 1995
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position:Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2015–2017
College1:VCU Rams
Collegecaps1:55
Collegegoals1:20
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:SIMA Águilas
Caps1:25
Goals1:4
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Orlando City B
Caps2:16
Goals2:2
Club-Update:March 3, 2020

Rafael Andrade Santos is a Brazilian footballer who last played for Orlando City B of USL League One. Santos had previously played college soccer for Virginia Commonwealth University.

Career

Santos played three years of college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University, where during his junior season he won the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year for the 2017 Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer season.[1]

He made 55 appearances for the Rams, scoring 20 goals. He was drafted 74th overall by D.C. United in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft,[2] but did not sign with the club. He played in USL League Two (then the PDL) during the 2018 PDL season. He made 13 appearances, scoring four goals for SIMA Aguilas.[3]

In late 2018, Rafael signed with Orlando City B of USL League One. On 4 May 2019, he made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw against Chattanooga Red Wolves.[4] On 31 May 2019, Rafael scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw away to FC Tucson.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Santos, Lewis, Taneski, Smith, and O'Leary Win Top Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Awards. Atlantic 10 Conference. atlantic10.com. December 31, 2017. November 8, 2017.
  2. Web site: D.C. United drafts Afonso Pinheiro and Rafael Andrade Santos. Bromley. Ben. 2018-01-21. Black And Red United. 2019-05-14.
  3. Web site: SIMA Aguilas - 2018 Playoffs - Roster - # - Rafael A. Santos - M. www.uslleaguetwo.com. 2019-05-14.
  4. Web site: OCB Still Winless After 0-0 Draw vs. Chattanooga. Rollins. Sean. 2019-05-03. The Mane Land. 2019-05-14.