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Rafa Silva
Market value
€4M
28 May 2026
Club
Beşiktaş Jimnastik KulübüForward
- Position detail
- Second striker
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Born
- 17 May 1993
- Place of birth
- Forte da Casa, Portugal
- Height
- 1.72 m
- Nationality
- Portugal
- At club since
- 1 July 2024
- Contract until
- 30 June 2028
- Agent
- Onsoccer
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 25/26
Seasons
22
Appearances
486
Goals
130
Assists
105
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Süper Lig | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Süper Lig | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 35 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 30 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 28 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 28 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 29 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 25 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 26 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Liga Portugal | SL Benfica | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Liga Portugal | SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Liga Portugal | SC Braga | 30 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Liga Portugal | SC Braga | 34 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Liga Portugal | SC Braga | 23 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Supertaça | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Supertaça | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Supertaça | SL Benfica | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Allianz Cup | SL Benfica | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Supertaça | SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Allianz Cup | SC Braga | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Allianz Cup | SC Braga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Allianz Cup | SC Braga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Continental club competitions
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UECL Quali | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Europa League Qualifying | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Europa League | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Europa League Qualifying | Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Europa League | SL Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Champions League Qu. | SL Benfica | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Champions League Qu. | SL Benfica | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Europa League | SL Benfica | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Champions League Qu. | SL Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Europa League | SL Benfica | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Europa League | SL Benfica | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Champions League Qu. | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Champions League | SL Benfica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Europa League | SC Braga | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches | As captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Benfica | 27 | 18 | — |
| 2025 | Besiktas | 27 | 17 | — |
| 24/25 | Besiktas | 27 | 45 | — |
| 23/24 | Benfica | 27 | 49 | — |
| 22/23 | Benfica | 27 | 45 | 1 |
| 21/22 | Benfica | 27 | 44 | — |
| 20/21 | Benfica | 27 | 41 | — |
| 19/20 | Benfica | 27 | 32 | — |
| 18/19 | Benfica | 27 | 39 | — |
| 17/18 | Benfica | 27 | 34 | — |
| 2016 |  Braga | 18 | 2 | — |
| 16/17 | Benfica | 27 | 32 | — |
| 15/16 | Braga | 18 | 47 | — |
| 14/15 | Braga | 18 | 37 | — |
| 13/14 | Braga | 18 | 30 | — |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Benfica | €5M | |
| 24/25 | Besiktas | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 16/17 | Benfica | Transfer | €16M |
| 13/14 | Braga | Transfer | €496K |
| 12/13 |  Feirense | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 11/12 |  Feirense U19 | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 10/11 |  Alverca U19 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 08/09 |  Alverca U17 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 06/07 |  Alverca U15 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 04/05 |  Alverca Youth | Transfer | Free transfer |
Market value
Current
€4M
Highest ever
€30M
on 30 December 2019
- 8 Oct 2013: €1.50m, Braga
- 26 Feb 2014: €4m, Braga
- 25 Jul 2014: €6.50m, Braga
- 17 Feb 2015: €7.50m, Braga
- 1 Jul 2015: €8m, Braga
- 24 Feb 2016: €11m, Braga
- 1 Jun 2016: €15m, Braga
- 22 Feb 2017: €15m, Benfica
- 6 Nov 2017: €10m, Benfica
- 7 Feb 2018: €8m, Benfica
- 13 Jun 2018: €12m, Benfica
- 1 Nov 2018: €15m, Benfica
- 11 Jan 2019: €20m, Benfica
- 18 Mar 2019: €22m, Benfica
- 7 Jun 2019: €28m, Benfica
- 30 Dec 2019: €30m, Benfica
- 8 Apr 2020: €24m, Benfica
- 28 Jan 2021: €23m, Benfica
- 21 Sept 2021: €24m, Benfica
- 27 Dec 2021: €28m, Benfica
- 10 Mar 2022: €25m, Benfica
- 31 May 2022: €20m, Benfica
- 1 Nov 2022: €23m, Benfica
- 16 Jun 2023: €22m, Benfica
- 27 Dec 2023: €18m, Benfica
- 6 Jun 2024: €14m, Benfica
- 4 Oct 2024: €14m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 23 Dec 2024: €12m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 20 Mar 2025: €10m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 18 Jun 2025: €9m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 1 Oct 2025: €7m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 17 Dec 2025: €5m, Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
- 28 May 2026: €4m, Benfica
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Rafa Silva play for?
- The current club of Rafa Silva is Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü.
What shirt number did Rafa Silva wear?
- Rafa Silva wore the number 27 shirt in the 2026 season. The club was Benfica.
What position does Rafa Silva play?
- Rafa Silva plays in the position of Second striker.
How old is Rafa Silva?
- Rafa Silva is 33 years old, born on 17 May 1993.
What is the market value of Rafa Silva?
- The market value of Rafa Silva is €4M, recorded on 28 May 2026.
What is the highest market value recorded for Rafa Silva?
- The highest market value recorded for Rafa Silva is €30M, on 30 December 2019.
How many goals has Rafa Silva scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Rafa Silva has played 486 matches. In those recorded seasons Rafa Silva scored 130 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Rafa Silva played?
- Rafa Silva has played 25 matches at international level. The national team on record is Portugal.
What is the nationality of Rafa Silva?
- The nationality of Rafa Silva is Portugal.
Where was Rafa Silva born?
- Rafa Silva was born in Forte da Casa, Portugal.
How tall is Rafa Silva?
- The height of Rafa Silva is 1.72 m.
Which foot does Rafa Silva prefer?
- Rafa Silva prefers the right foot.
When does the contract of Rafa Silva end?
- The contract of Rafa Silva runs until 30 June 2028.
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