Who is Rafa?
Rafa – a midfielder, Portugal by nationality, 33. For the 2026/27 season, he is registered with Benfica.
2026/27 so far: 16 matches with 1 goal and 0 assists (on average a goal every 679 minutes).
A season earlier (2025/26): 37 matches, 11 goals, 3 assists.
His most recent transfer was from Beşiktaş to Benfica, on 21 January 2026.
11 trophies won; Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×) the most often.
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 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 610 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 679 | 0/0 | 5.2 |
Rafa: detailed stats
All club competitions in 2026/27, combined.
Rafa: 2025/26 season stats
Rafa: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2016–present |
 Beşiktaş | 2024 |
 SC Braga | 2013–2015 |
 Feirense | 2012 |
Listed: senior clubs only, not youth or reserve teams.
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
11 trophies won.
- 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 does Rafa have in 2026/27?
Rafa's record in 2026/27: 1 goal and 0 assists in 16 matches.
Which team is Rafa at?
Benfica is the club of Rafa (midfielder) in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is Rafa?
Rafa's age is 33. Date of birth: 17 May 1993.
Which was Rafa's most recent transfer?
A move from SC Braga to Benfica, 31 August 2016, € 16.4M.
How many honours has Rafa won?
11 trophies won; Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×), Taça de Portugal (2×) the most often.
About Rafa
All the stats for Rafa (Portugal): the season, his career, transfers and trophies. He is with Benfica at present, and the club page shows the rest of the squad.