Who is Rafa?
Rafa, position: midfielder, nationality Portugal, 33 years of age. He is with Benfica for the 2026/27 season.
This season (2026/27): 16 matches, 1 goal and 0 assists (one goal about every 679 minutes).
Season 2025/26: 37 matches, 11 goals and 3 assists.
His latest transfer took him from Beşiktaş to Benfica (21 January 2026).
11 trophies, most of them Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×).
Rafa: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0/0 | 3.1 |
| Primeira Liga | 9 | 1 | 0 | 610 | 0/0 | 6.8 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 679 | 0/0 | 5.2 |
Rafa: detailed stats
Figures for every club competition in 2026/27, added together.
Rafa: 2025/26 season stats
Rafa: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Benfica | 2016–present |
 Beşiktaş | 2024 |
 SC Braga | 2013–2015 |
 Feirense | 2012 |
The list covers senior clubs only, so youth and reserve sides do not appear.
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
11 trophies.
- 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
What is Rafa's goal record in 2026/27?
In 16 matches during 2026/27, Rafa has 1 goal and 0 assists.
Who is Rafa's club?
Rafa (midfielder) is playing for Benfica in 2026/27. Nationality: Portugal.
How old is Rafa?
Rafa is 33 years of age. Date of birth: 17 May 1993.
Which club did Rafa join in his most recent transfer?
He joined Benfica from SC Braga on 31 August 2016, € 16.4M.
Which trophies has Rafa won?
11 trophies, most of them Super Cup (4×), Primeira Liga (3×), Taça de Portugal (2×).
About Rafa
On this page you will find Rafa (Portugal): his season stats, career, transfers and trophies. He is a Benfica player at the moment; the club page lists the full squad.