Rafael Mariano

Rafael
Personal information
Full name Rafael Marques Mariano
Date of birth May 27, 1983 (1983-05-27) (age 28)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Omiya Ardija
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Ponte Preta
2004 Palmeiras
2005 Inter de Limeira
2005 Marília
2005-2006 Samsunspor 25 (8)
2006-2009 Manisaspor 66 (24)
2009 Tombense
2009- Omiya Ardija 67 (22)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 February 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

Rafael Marques Mariano (born May 27, 1983) is a Brazilian footballer born in Brazil who currently plays for Omiya Ardija of J. League.

He gained Turkish citizenship while he plays for Manisaspor. He currently has the chance of playing for the Turkey national football team if he is selected by the manager, following in suit of Marcio Nobre and Mehmet Aurélio. His adopted Turkish name is Rafet El Marques.

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