Rafa Silva

Rafa Silva is a midfielder for Benfica from Portugal. Age 33. Shirt number 27. Born in Forte da Casa. See the team page for live scores, fixtures and results.

Key facts

Position: Midfielder
Shirt number: #27
Age: 33 years old
Born: Monday, May 17, 1993
Birthplace: Forte da Casa
Nationality: Portugal
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Current team: Benfica
National team: Benfica

Profile

Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva, known as Rafa Silva or simply Rafa, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or second striker for Primeira Liga club Benfica.

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Statistics

Season	Competition	Starts	Goals	Assists	Yellow cards	Red cards	Shots	Shots on target	Fouls committed	Fouls suffered
2026-27	Europa League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2026-27	Liga Portugal	7	1	0	0	0	12	4	5	12

Career

Clubs

Season	Team
2012–2013	Feirense
2013–2016	S.C. Braga
2014–2014	S.C. Braga B
2024–2026	Besiktas

National team

Season	Team
2013–2013	Portugal national under-20 football team
2013–2015	Portugal U21
2014–2021	Portugal
2016–2024	Benfica
2026–present	Benfica

Teammates at Benfica

Full squad

Frequently asked questions

How old is Rafa Silva?

Rafa Silva is 33 years old (born Monday, May 17, 1993).

Which team does Rafa Silva play for?

Rafa Silva plays for Benfica.

What position does Rafa Silva play?

Rafa Silva plays as Midfielder.

What is the nationality of Rafa Silva?

Rafa Silva is from Portugal.

Where was Rafa Silva born?

Rafa Silva was born in Forte da Casa.

How tall is Rafa Silva?

Rafa Silva is 173 cm tall.