Rafael Gustavo Dias (born 3 June 1974) is a Brazilian former footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Gustavo Dias | ||
| Date of birth | June 3, 1974 | ||
| 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 | |||
Early life
editRafael was born in 1974 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He played beach football as a child.[1]
Career
editRafael 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
editRafael mainly operated as a striker. He was regarded as an attacking midfielder option while playing for Porto.[4]
Personal life
editRafael has been married. He has an autistic son.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Rafael: «Não tenho medo de jogar num grande»". record.pt.
- ^ "De Bandeirinha a Rafael, as "viagens" entre a zona das Antas e a Mata Real". publico.pt.
- ^ "Rafael". zerozero.pt.
- ^ "Rafael deverá ocupar lugar de Deco". record.pt.
- ^ "Rafael: «Queriam o quê, que tirasse o lugar ao Deco?»". iol.pt.