| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rúben Rafael Melo Silva Pinto | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Odivelas, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Benfica | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2011 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011–present | Benfica | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008–2009 | Portugal U17 | 11 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | Portugal U18 | 7 | (3) |
| 2010– | Portugal U19 | 26 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 June 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Rúben Rafael Melo Silva Pinto (born 24 April 1992 in Odivelas) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica as an attacking midfielder.
Pinto joined S.L. Benfica's youth system at the age of 14, and scored 29 goals in his last two junior seasons combined. In July 2011, he was summoned to the first team's preseason.
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