Rafinha (footballer, born 1983)

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Rafinha
Personal information
Full name Rafael da Silva Francisco
Date of birth (1983-08-04) 4 August 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Guarulhos, Brazil
Height1.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
2000–2001 Portuguesa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2002–2003 Portuguesa 1 (0)
2003–2010 São Paulo 1 (0)
2004–2006Santo André (loan) 28 (7)
2006Grêmio (loan) 22 (2)
2007–2008São Caetano (loan) 51 (4)
2009Goiás (loan) 16 (4)
2009Paraná (loan) 20 (6)
2010Coritiba (loan) 50 (17)
2011–2013 Coritiba 105 (22)
2013–2016 Al-Shabab 66 (15)
2016–2019 Cruzeiro 99 (13)
2019–2021 Coritiba 87 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:01, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

Rafael da Silva Francisco (born 4 August 1983 in Guarulhos), commonly known as Rafinha , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. [1]

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Style of play

Rafinha is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. He primarily plays as either a central striker, winger or occasionally as an attacking midfielder

Honours

Portuguesa
São Paulo
Goiás
Coritiba
Al-Shabab
Cruzeiro [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Coritiba oficializa retorno de Rafinha após seis anos" (in Portuguese). Gazeta Sportiva. 15 May 2019.