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Rafael

Born: May 9, 2002 (age 21)

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Nationality: Brazil Brazilian

Position: Defender
Rafael is also known as Rafael Luiz Santos da Costa but may also refer to:

Sports Mole has 317 articles about Rafael. Articles 1 to 40:
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on March 16, 2024
Gareth Southgate reveals triple England injury blow for Brazil clash
Harry Kane is one of three England players out of Saturday's friendly with Brazil through injury, Gareth Southgate confirms.
Mar 22, 21:19
Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal on December 31, 2023
How Brazil could line up against England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Saturday's international friendly against England.
Mar 21, 11:00
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden on November 17, 2023
Preview: England vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between England and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 10:42
 Botafogo striker Carlos Alberto on July 9, 2023
Preview: Botafogo vs. Defensa y Justicia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Botafogo and Defensa y Justicia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 19:49
Sao Paulo coach Dorival Junior before the match on July 1, 2023
Preview: Sao Paulo vs. San Lorenzo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Sao Paulo and San Lorenzo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 8, 21:46
 Botafogo striker Carlos Alberto on July 9, 2023
Preview: Guarani vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Guarani and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 7, 05:42
Botafogo's Tiquinho Soares celebrates scoring their first goal on June 25, 2023
Preview: Botafogo vs. Guarani - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Botafogo and Guarani, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 31, 02:15
Botafogo's Tiquinho Soares celebrates scoring their first goal on June 25, 2023
Preview: Santos vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Santos and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 11:27
Botafogo's Tiquinho Soares celebrates scoring their first goal on June 25, 2023
Preview: Gremio vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 07:30
Sao Paulo's Jonathan Calleri celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 4, 2023
Preview: Sao Paulo vs. Tigre - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Sao Paulo and Tigre, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 25, 13:47
Ajax winger Antony pictured in September 2021
Manchester United confirm Antony shirt number
Manchester United new boy Antony takes the number 21 shirt at Old Trafford following his £85.5m move from Ajax.
Sep 3, 23:38
Atletico Mineiro's Ignacio Fernandez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 20, 2022
Preview: Botafogo vs. Atletico Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Botafogo and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 15, 19:17
Botafogo players celebrate scoring in October 2020
Preview: Botafogo vs. America Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Copa do Brasil clash between Botafogo and America Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 12, 10:14
Cuiaba's Rafael Gava celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates June 23, 2021
Preview: Cuiaba vs. Botafogo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Cuiaba and Botafogo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 8, 08:18
Fluminense's Matheus Martins scores their second goal on June 19, 2022
Preview: Botafogo vs. Fluminense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Botafogo and Fluminense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 22:34
Botafogo players celebrate scoring in October 2020
Preview: Botafogo vs. Goias - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Brasileiro clash between Botafogo and Goias, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 20:09
Atletico Mineiro's Ignacio Fernandez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 20, 2022
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Avai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Atletico Mineiro and Avai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 27, 07:10
General view of Reading's Madejski Stadium taken 2016
Reading: Transfer ins and outs - January 2022
Keep track of all of Reading's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 04:40
Atletico Mineiro coach Cuca on November 28, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Athletico Paranaense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa do Brasil clash between Atletico Mineiro and Athletico Paranaense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 11, 02:35
Reading's Tom Dele Bashiru celebrates scoring their second goal on September 14, 2021
Tom Dele-Bashiru bags brace in Reading's win over Peterborough
John Swift was also on target for the Royals.
Sep 14, 22:11
Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021
QPR snatch last-gasp point in 3-3 draw with Reading
John Swift hit a hat-trick for the Royals.
Sep 11, 17:32
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured on August 8, 2021
Matt Godden nets last-gasp winner as Coventry complete comeback against Reading
Jamie Allen had levelled things seconds after coming on to cancel out John Swift's 40th-minute penalty before the late winner.
Aug 21, 17:19
Ceara's Saulo Mineiro with teammates after the match on June 20, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Palmeiras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Brasileiro clash between Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 12, 21:51
Atletico Mineiro's Hulk celebrates scoring their third goal on May 26, 2021
Preview: Juventude vs. Atletico Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Juventude and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 09:09
Atletico Mineiro coach Cuca during the match on May 19, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Athletico Paranaense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Atletico Mineiro and Athletico Paranaense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 30, 20:13
Boca Juniors manager Miguel Angel Russo pictured on January 2, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Boca Juniors - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa Libertadores clash between Atletico Mineiro and Boca Juniors, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 19, 16:23
Atletico Mineiro's Hulk celebrates scoring their third goal on May 26, 2021
Preview: Corinthians vs. Atletico Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Brasileiro clash between Corinthians and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 15, 19:06
Atletico Mineiro's Hulk celebrates scoring their third goal on May 26, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Flamengo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Atletico Mineiro and Flamengo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 13:12
Red Bull Bragantino manager Mauricio Barbieri pictured in October 2020
Preview: Bragantino vs. Ceara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Brasileiro clash between Bragantino and Ceara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 11:45
Atletico Mineiro coach Cuca during the match on May 19, 2021
Preview: Atletico Mineiro vs. Chapecoense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Brasileiro clash between Atletico Mineiro and Chapecoense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 19, 23:57
Atletico Mineiro's Hulk celebrates scoring their third goal on May 26, 2021
Preview: Internacional vs. Atletico Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Internacional and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 09:55
Reading's Michael Olise celebrates with his teamates after he scores their first goal against Derby County in the Championship on April 5, 2021
Reading 3-1 Derby: Michael Olise nets for playoff-chasing Royals
Goals from Michael Olise, George Puscas and Lucas Joao sealed victory.
Apr 5, 17:26
Barnsley's Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring their first goal against Reading in the Championship on April 2, 2021
Preview: Luton Town vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 3, 21:02
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini during the match on January 23, 2021
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Spezia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between Atalanta BC and Spezia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 17:16
George Puscas celebrates scoring for Reading against Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on March 2, 2021
Reading 1-0 Blackburn: George Puscas boosts Royals' playoff hopes
George Puscas scored the only goal at the Madejski Stadium.
Mar 2, 22:16
Middlesbrough's Marc Bola celebrates scoring their second goal against Reading on February 20, 2021
Reading 0-2 Middlesbrough: Clinical Boro dent Reading's promotion hopes
Boro, chasing a play-off spot, struck twice midway through the first half.
Feb 20, 17:37
Millwall's Ben Thompson shoots at goal on February 13, 2021
Millwall fight back to dent Reading's playoff hopes
Substitutes Matt Smith and Mason Bennett scored in the last 14 minutes for the Lions.
Feb 13, 17:20
Reading's Tom McIntyre celebrates scoring against Bournemouth in the Championship on January 29, 2021
Reading up to fourth with dominant win over Bournemouth
Josh Laurent, Tom McIntyre and Lucas Joao scored in a 3-1 win.
Jan 29, 22:31
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020
Veljko Paunovic happy to see Reading get "payback" against Coventry
The Sky Blues had beaten the Royals earlier in the season to end their eight-match unbeaten start.
Jan 19, 21:56
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in October 2020
Reading ease past Nottingham Forest in front of 2,000 fans
Lucas Joao and Michael Morrison scored the goals as the Royals saw off 10-man Forest in front of 2,000 fans at the Madejski.
Dec 5, 14:44
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