Who is Rafa?
Rafa (position: midfielder) – nationality Portugal, aged 33. His club in the 2026/27 season is Benfica.
Season 2026/27: 17 matches, 1 goal, 0 assists (roughly one goal per 700 minutes).
Previous season (2025/26): 37 matches, 11 goals, 3 assists.
Latest transfer: he moved from Beşiktaş to Benfica (21 January 2026).
Trophies: 11, most frequently Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×).
Rafa: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0/0 | 3.1 |
| Primeira Liga | 10 | 1 | 0 | 631 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 17 | 1 | 0 | 700 | 0/0 | 5.2 |
Rafa: detailed stats
Totals for all club competitions combined in 2026/27.
Rafa: 2025/26 season stats
Rafa: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2016–present |
 Beşiktaş | 2024 |
 SC Braga | 2013–2015 |
 Feirense | 2012 |
Only senior clubs are shown; youth and reserve teams are left out.
Rafa: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 21 January 2026 | Beşiktaş → Benfica | |
| 1 July 2024 | Benfica → Besiktas | Free transfer |
| 31 August 2016 | SC Braga → Benfica | € 16.4M |
| 1 July 2013 | Feirense → SC Braga | Not disclosed |
Rafa: trophies
Trophies: 11.
- Super Cup2024, 2023, 2019, 20174×
- Primeira Liga2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2016/20173×
- Taça de Portugal2016/2017, 2015/20162×
- UEFA Nations League2018/20191×
- European Championship20161×
Rafa: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| injury | 23 March 2025 | 27 March 2025 |
| absence | 6 February 2025 | 8 February 2025 |
| muscle injury | 15 January 2023 | 2 February 2023 |
| absence | 4 January 2023 | 6 January 2023 |
| injury | 11 April 2022 | 13 July 2022 |
| injury | 21 January 2022 | 31 January 2022 |
Rafa: frequently asked questions
How many goals has Rafa scored this season (2026/27)?
Rafa has 1 goal and 0 assists in 17 matches in 2026/27.
What club does Rafa play for?
Rafa (midfielder) is with Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is Rafa?
Rafa is 33. Date of birth: 17 May 1993.
Where did Rafa move to in his latest transfer?
He went from SC Braga to Benfica, 31 August 2016, € 16.4M.
What has Rafa won in his career?
Trophies: 11, most frequently Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×), Taça de Portugal (2×).
About Rafa
Season stats, career, transfers and trophies of Rafa (Portugal) are all on this page. His club right now is Benfica; see the club's page for the full squad.