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Rafael
Market value
€400K
26 May 2026
Club
São Paulo Futebol ClubeGoalkeeper
- Position detail
- Goalkeeper
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Born
- 23 June 1989
- Place of birth
- Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
- Height
- 1.92 m
- Nationality
- Brazil
- At club since
- 1 January 2023
- Contract until
- 31 December 2027
- Agent
- FMS Gestao Esportiva
Next match
Copa Sudamericana
Boca Juniorsv
São Paulo· Alberto José Armando (La Bombonera), Buenos Aires
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches | As captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | São Paulo | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 | São Paulo | 23 | 36 | 30 |
National team
| Season | Country | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Brazil | 23 | 4 |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | São Paulo | Transfer | €900K |
| 19/20 |  Atlético-MG | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 07/08 |  Cruzeiro | Transfer | Undisclosed |
Market value
Current
€400K
Highest ever
€1.3M
on 28 November 2016
- 8 Feb 2008: €50k, Cruzeiro
- 12 Dec 2008: €200k, Cruzeiro
- 5 Oct 2009: €800k, Cruzeiro
- 15 Apr 2010: €600k, Cruzeiro
- 6 Jun 2010: €300k, Cruzeiro
- 8 Dec 2011: €500k, Cruzeiro
- 5 Dec 2012: €400k, Cruzeiro
- 7 Jan 2015: €500k, Cruzeiro
- 31 May 2015: €750k, Cruzeiro
- 15 Dec 2015: €500k, Cruzeiro
- 28 Nov 2016: €1.25m, Cruzeiro
- 7 Dec 2017: €900k, Cruzeiro
- 27 Nov 2019: €500k, Cruzeiro
- 8 Apr 2020: €400k, Atlético-MG
- 9 Sept 2020: €900k, Atlético-MG
- 9 Feb 2021: €750k, Atlético-MG
- 19 Aug 2022: €400k, Atlético-MG
- 7 Apr 2023: €400k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 11 Dec 2023: €600k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 17 Jun 2024: €800k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 9 Dec 2024: €750k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 6 Jun 2025: €500k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 10 Dec 2025: €400k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
- 26 May 2026: €400k, São Paulo Futebol Clube
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Rafael play for?
- The current club of Rafael is São Paulo Futebol Clube.
What shirt number did Rafael wear?
- Rafael wore the number 23 shirt in the 2026 season. The club was São Paulo.
What position does Rafael play?
- Rafael plays in the position of Goalkeeper.
How old is Rafael?
- Rafael is 37 years old, born on 23 June 1989.
What is the market value of Rafael?
- The market value of Rafael is €400K, recorded on 26 May 2026.
What is the highest market value recorded for Rafael?
- The highest market value recorded for Rafael is €1.3M, on 28 November 2016.
What is the nationality of Rafael?
- The nationality of Rafael is Brazil.
Where was Rafael born?
- Rafael was born in Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil.
How tall is Rafael?
- The height of Rafael is 1.92 m.
Which foot does Rafael prefer?
- Rafael prefers the left foot.
When does the contract of Rafael end?
- The contract of Rafael runs until 31 December 2027.
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