Rafael (footballer, born August 1982) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael dos Santos Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 27 August 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Akratitos | ||
| 2003 | Guarani | ||
| 2004 | Corinthians Paulista | ||
| Grêmio | |||
| 2006 | Juventus | ||
| 2006 | Oita Trinita | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rafael dos Santos Silva was born on August 27, 1982, in Brazil. He is a Brazilian football player who played as a striker. A striker's main job in a football game is to score goals for their team. Rafael played for many different clubs during his career, both in his home country of Brazil and in other countries like Greece and Japan.
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Rafael's Football Journey: Playing for Different Teams
Rafael started his professional football career in 2002. Over the years, he played for various teams, gaining experience in different leagues and countries. His journey shows how football players often move between clubs to find new opportunities and challenges.
Playing in Greece: Akratitos
In the 2002-2003 football season, Rafael played for a team called Akratitos. This team is located in Greece. This was his first time playing football outside of Brazil. He played in 5 matches for Akratitos during that time.
Back in Brazil: Guarani, Corinthians, Grêmio, and Juventus
After playing in Greece, Rafael returned to Brazil. He then played for several well-known Brazilian football clubs:
- In 2003, he joined Guarani. He had a good season with them, playing in 25 games and scoring 5 goals.
- In 2004, he played for Corinthians Paulista. This is one of Brazil's biggest and most famous football clubs. He played in 1 match for them.
- In 2005, he moved to another Brazilian club called Grêmio.
- In 2006, he played for Juventus in Brazil. While playing for Juventus, he scored 5 goals in 15 matches.
Adventure in Japan: Oita Trinita
Later in 2006, Rafael traveled to Japan. He joined the team Oita Trinita, which plays in the J1 League. This was another exciting international experience for him. He played in 16 games for Oita Trinita and scored 1 goal during his time there.
Rafael's Career Numbers
Here is a quick look at Rafael's total games and goals in the main leagues where he played:
- Greece: 5 games played, 0 goals scored
- Brazil: 41 games played, 10 goals scored
- Japan: 16 games played, 1 goal scored
- Overall Total: 62 games played, 11 goals scored
These numbers show his contributions to the different teams he played for throughout his career.
