Rafael da Silva Francisco
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael da Silva Francisco | ||
| Date of birth | August 4, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Guarulhos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Al-Shabab | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Portuguesa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2003 | Portuguesa | 1 | (0) |
| 2003–2010 | São Paulo | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | → Santo André (loan) | 27 | (7) |
| 2006 | → Grêmio (loan) | 22 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | → São Caetano (loan) | ||
| 2009 | → Goiás (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Paraná (loan) | 20 | (6) |
| 2010 | → Coritiba (loan) | 34 | (10) |
| 2011–2013 | Coritiba | 53 | (7) |
| 2013– | Al-Shabab | 35 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 November 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Rafael da Silva Francisco or simply Rafinha born August 4, 1983, in Guarulhos) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab Riyadh.
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
- Goiás
- Campeonato Goiano: 2009
- Coritiba
- Campeonato Paranaense: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2010
- Al-Shabab
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