Rafael Scheidt facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Scheidt | ||
| Date of birth | February 10, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Grêmio | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | Grêmio | 7 | (0) |
| 1997 | Kawasaki Frontale | 26 | (5) |
| 1998–1999 | Grêmio | 39 | (2) |
| 1999–2002 | Celtic | 3 | (0) |
| 2000–2002 | → Corinthians (loan) | 35 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Atlético Mineiro | 35 | (2) |
| 2004–2006 | Botafogo | 73 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Shaanxi Baorong | 38 | (2) |
| Total | 256 | (13) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1999 | Brazil | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 3, 2008 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 3, 2008 |
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Rafael Felipe Scheidt was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender. He was born on February 10, 1976, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Rafael Scheidt is known for his time playing for clubs like Grêmio and Celtic. He retired from playing professional football.
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Early Career and Rise to Fame
Rafael Scheidt started his football journey in Brazil. He played for Grêmio, a well-known club in his home country. During his time there, he showed great skill as a defender. His strong performances caught the eye of teams outside Brazil.
Playing for Kawasaki Frontale
In 1997, Rafael Scheidt moved to Japan. He joined Kawasaki Frontale, a Japanese football club. This was an important step in his career, as it allowed him to experience football in a different country. He played 26 games for them and scored 5 goals.
Return to Grêmio
After his time in Japan, Scheidt returned to Grêmio. He continued to play well for the Brazilian club. His consistent performance led to him being noticed by big European teams.
Time at Celtic F.C.
In 1999, Rafael Scheidt made a big move to Europe. He was signed by Celtic, a famous club in Scotland. The manager at the time, Kenny Dalglish, brought him to the team. This transfer was for a large amount of money, about £5 million.
Challenges and Loan Spell
Unfortunately, Rafael Scheidt faced many challenges at Celtic. He had some injuries and found it hard to get used to playing in Scotland. He only played a few games for the team. The new manager, Martin O'Neill, decided to loan him out.
Scheidt went on loan to Corinthians in Brazil. He played 35 games for Corinthians and scored 1 goal. This loan spell lasted until 2002.
Leaving Celtic
After his loan ended, Scheidt hoped to play for Celtic again. However, he could not get a work permit to play in the United Kingdom. A work permit is a special document that allows someone from another country to work there. Because of this, Celtic ended his contract early.
Later Career in Brazil and China
After leaving Celtic, Rafael Scheidt returned to Brazil. He continued his football career there.
Playing for Atlético Mineiro
In 2003, he joined Atlético Mineiro. He played 35 games for this club and scored 2 goals.
Time at Botafogo
A year later, in 2004, Scheidt signed with Botafogo. He played many games for Botafogo, appearing in 73 matches and scoring 1 goal. He stayed with them until 2006.
Final Club in China
Rafael Scheidt's last professional club was Shaanxi Baorong in China. He played for them from 2007 to 2008. He played 38 games and scored 2 goals before retiring from football.
International Career
Rafael Scheidt also had the honor of playing for his country. He earned three caps for the Brazil national team in 1999. These were friendly matches, which are games played for practice rather than a competition.
