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Rafa Silva
Born: May 17, 1993
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Forte de Casa, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2016- | Benfica |
| International | 2014- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 213 articles about Rafa Silva. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Fatih Karagumruk vs Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Fatih Karagumruk and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.21:31
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Preview:Besiktas vs Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Fenerbahce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 20:01
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Preview:Kasimpasa vs Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kasimpasa and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 24, 20:15
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Preview:Besiktas vs Genclerbirligi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Genclerbirligi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 17, 00:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Frafa-silva.jpeg "Rafa Silva in action for Besiktas on November 2, 2024")
Preview:Besiktas vs Kocaelispor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Kocaelispor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 27, 21:29
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Preview:Konyaspor vs. Alanyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Samsunspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Samsunspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 9, 21:31
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Preview:Besiktas vs. Trabzonspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Trabzonspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 13, 17:53
Preview:Sivasspor vs. Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Sivasspor and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 15:56
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Wolves transfer news: Dynamo Kiev's Volodymyr Brazhko targeted ahead of end of winter window?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly identify Ukraine international Volodymyr Brazhko as a potential signing ahead of the end of the winter transfer window.Jan 29, 12:10
Wolves transfer news: Besiktas star on radar ahead of winter window deadline?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for one of Besiktas' star men before the end of the winter transfer window.Jan 29, 10:11
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between FC Twente and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 29, 00:09
Preview:Alanyaspor vs. Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Alanyaspor and Konyaspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 00:57
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Preview:Caykur Rizespor vs. Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Caykur Rizespor and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 10:02
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Preview:Bodo/Glimt vs. Besiktas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Bodo/Glimt and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 10, 20:58
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Preview:Besiktas vs. Malmo - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Besiktas vs. Kasimpasa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Kasimpasa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 31, 12:27
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Besiktas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 26, 22:36
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