Rafael
Born: May 9, 2002 (age 21)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Nationality: 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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tom Dele-Bashiru bags brace in Reading's win over Peterborough
John Swift was also on target for the Royals.
Sep 14, 22:11
QPR snatch last-gasp point in 3-3 draw with Reading
John Swift hit a hat-trick for the Royals.
Sep 11, 17:32
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Reading 1-0 Blackburn: George Puscas boosts Royals' playoff hopes
George Puscas scored the only goal at the Madejski Stadium.
Mar 2, 22:16
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 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 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
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 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