Who is Rafa?
Rafa – midfielder, from Portugal, aged 33. In the 2026/27 season he plays for Benfica.
In the 2026/27 season: 18 matches, 2 goals and 0 assists (a goal roughly every 381 minutes).
In the previous season (2025/26): 37 matches, 11 goals and 3 assists.
Latest transfer: from Beşiktaş to Benfica (21 January 2026).
Trophies won: 11; most often Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×).
Rafa: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 1 | 0 | 131 | 0/0 | 3.4 |
| Primeira Liga | 10 | 1 | 0 | 631 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 18 | 2 | 0 | 762 | 0/0 | 5.3 |
Rafa: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
Rafa: 2025/26 season stats
Rafa: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2016–present |
 Beşiktaş | 2024 |
 SC Braga | 2013–2015 |
 Feirense | 2012 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
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
Trophies won: 11.
- 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 has Rafa scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, Rafa has 2 goals and 0 assists in 18 matches.
Which club does Rafa play for?
Rafa (midfielder) plays for Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is Rafa?
Rafa is 33 years old. Date of birth: 17 May 1993.
What was Rafa's latest transfer?
From SC Braga to Benfica, 31 August 2016, € 16.4M.
What trophies has Rafa won?
Trophies won: 11; most often Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×), Taça de Portugal (2×).
About Rafa
This page on Rafa (Portugal) sums up his season stats, career, transfers and trophies. He currently plays for Benfica; the whole squad is on the club's page.