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Rafael (footballer, born 1974)

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Rafael
Personal information
Full name Rafael Gustavo Dias
Date of birth (1974-06-03) June 3, 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999 Ypiranga
1999–2001 Paços de Ferreira 46 (18)
2001–2002 Porto 11 (1)
2002–2005 Vitória de Guimarães 53 (7)
2006 Esportivo
2006 São José
2007 Novo Hamburgo
2008 Porto Alegre
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rafael Gustavo Dias (born 3 June 1974) is a Brazilian former footballer.

Early life

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Rafael was born in 1974 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He played beach football as a child.[1]

Career

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Rafael started his career with Brazilian side Ypiranga. In 1999, he signed for Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira. He scored seventeen goals for the club during the 2000/01 season.[2] In 2001, he signed for Portuguese side Porto. In 2002, he signed for Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães. In 2006, he signed for Brazilian side Esportivo. After that, he signed for Brazilian side São José. In 2007, he signed for Brazilian side Novo Hamburgo. In 2008, he signed for Brazilian side Porto Alegre.[3]

Style of play

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Rafael mainly operated as a striker. He was regarded as an attacking midfielder option while playing for Porto.[4]

Personal life

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Rafael has been married. He has an autistic son.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Rafael: «Não tenho medo de jogar num grande»". record.pt.
  2. ^ "De Bandeirinha a Rafael, as "viagens" entre a zona das Antas e a Mata Real". publico.pt.
  3. ^ "Rafael". zerozero.pt.
  4. ^ "Rafael deverá ocupar lugar de Deco". record.pt.
  5. ^ "Rafael: «Queriam o quê, que tirasse o lugar ao Deco?»". iol.pt.