Rafael
Career snapshot
Position rank · 2025
Among 773 Goalkeepers · ≥200 mins
Career highs
Born the same day
Shares 1989-06-23 · 6 players total
| Full name | Rafael |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Rafael Pires Monteiro |
| Date of birth | 1989-06-23 (36 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil |
| Citizenship | Brazil |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 192.00 m |
| Current club | São Paulo Futebol Clube |
| Joined | 2023-01-01 |
| Contract expires | 2027-12-31 |
| Agent | Fabio Mello Sports |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Percentile rank vs 611 other Goalkeepers with ≥500 minutes in 2025. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Futebol Clube | 3 | 2023 | 2025 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 14,404 |
| Clube Atlético Mineiro | 3 | 2020 | 2022 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2,709 |
| Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 12 | 2009 | 2020 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 8,479 |
| Hellas Verona | 1 | 09/10 | 09/10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 990 |
| 2025 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| 2025 | Libertadores | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 2025 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 2024 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 2024 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 2024 | Libertadores | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 900 |
| 2024 | Paulistão A1 - Fase Final | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2024 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,250 |
| 2024 | Supercopa Rei | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2023 | Campeonato Paulista | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,080 |
| 2023 | Copa do Brasil | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 900 |
| 2023 | Copa Sudamericana | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 930 |
| 2023 | Paulistão A1 - Fase Final | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2023 | Série A | São Paulo Futebol Clube | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,970 |
| 2022 | Campeonato Mineiro | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 2022 | Copa do Brasil | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2022 | Libertadores | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2022 | Série A | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2022 | Supercopa Rei | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Campeonato Mineiro | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 353 |
| 2021 | Copa do Brasil | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Libertadores | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Série A | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2020 | Campeonato Mineiro | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 630 |
| 2020 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Série A | Clube Atlético Mineiro | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 826 |
| 2019 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2018 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2018 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2018 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 2017 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,260 |
| 2017 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 630 |
| 2017 | Copa Sudamericana | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2017 | Primeira Liga do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2017 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 2016 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2016 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 2016 | Primeira Liga do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2016 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,525 |
| 2015 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2015 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2014 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2013 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2013 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2012 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2012 | Copa do Brasil | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2011 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2011 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 384 |
| 2010 | Campeonato Mineiro | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2010 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2009 | Libertadores | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Série A | Cruzeiro Esporte Clube | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | PlayOff Lega Pro | Hellas Verona | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Cruzeiro U20 | Cruzeiro | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-03-04 | Cruzeiro | Atlético-MG | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-01 | Atlético-MG | São Paulo | Transfer | 400000 | €900k |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €750k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €800k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #7658 | — | 13 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3439 | #23 | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Rato | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Michel Araújo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Welington | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Giorgian de Arrascaeta | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caio Paulista | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor Vinícius | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Beraldo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Senior debut season |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 3,784 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2024 | 51 | 4,620 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 2023 | 66 | 6,000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 |
| 2022 | 9 | 810 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1,080 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 |
| 2017 | 33 | 2,970 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 2016 | 25 | 2,245 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 |
| 2012 | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Goalkeeper-specific aggregates: clean sheets and goals conceded by season.
| Season | Matches | Mins | Clean sheets | CS % | Goals conceded | GC / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 3,784 | 17 | 40% | 37 | 0.88 |
| 2024 | 51 | 4,620 | 19 | 37% | 47 | 0.92 |
| 2023 | 66 | 6,000 | 32 | 48% | 54 | 0.81 |
| 2022 | 9 | 810 | 6 | 67% | 3 | 0.33 |
| 2021 | 5 | 443 | 2 | 40% | 6 | 1.22 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1,456 | 8 | 47% | 12 | 0.74 |
| 2019 | 3 | 270 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 0.67 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1,080 | 5 | 42% | 13 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | 33 | 2,970 | 14 | 42% | 27 | 0.82 |
| 2016 | 25 | 2,245 | 10 | 40% | 25 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 360 | 2 | 50% | 3 | 0.75 |
| 2014 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 360 | 2 | 50% | 3 | 0.75 |
| 2012 | 2 | 180 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2011 | 6 | 474 | 1 | 17% | 9 | 1.71 |
| 2010 | 5 | 450 | 1 | 20% | 10 | 2 |
| 09/10 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 1.5 |
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Frequently asked about Rafael
Who is Rafael?
Rafael is a Brazil professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for São Paulo Futebol Clube.
How old is Rafael?
Rafael is 36 years old. He was born on June 23, 1989 in Coronel Fabriciano.
What position does Rafael play?
Rafael plays as a goalkeeper (Goalkeeper).
What club does Rafael play for?
Rafael currently plays for São Paulo Futebol Clube.
What is Rafael's market value?
Rafael's most recent reported market value is €500k.
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