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Rafa Silva

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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
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National team
Benfica

Profile

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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

SeasonCompetitionStartsGoalsAssistsYellow cardsRed cardsShotsShots on targetFouls committedFouls suffered
2026-27Europa League210003232
2026-27Liga Portugal101000175519

Career

Clubs

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

National team

SeasonTeam
2013–2013Portugal national under-20 football team
2013–2015Portugal U21
2014–2021Portugal
2016–2024Benfica
2026–presentBenfica

Teammates at Benfica

Full squad