Rafael Diego de Souza

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Rafael
Personal information
Full name Rafael Diego de Souza
Date of birth (1986-07-08) 8 July 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Al Ittihad Kalba
Number 5
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 RS Futebol 0 (0)
2005–2007 Juventude (loan) 23 (0)
2007 Avaí (loan) 13 (0)
2008–2012 Avaí
2011 Lugano (loan) 2 (0)
2013–2014 Joinville
2014– Al Ittihad Kalba
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rafael Diego de Souza or simply Rafael (born 8 July 1986), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Joinville.

Biography

Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Rafael was signed by RS Futebol in December 2004 along with his twin brother Cássio. They signed a 5-year contract. In March 2005 they were loaned to Juventude in 3-year contract.[1] He played 23 games in 2005 and 2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Avaí

In March 2007 Rafael joined Avaí until end of 2007 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In January 2008 he was signed permanently in 4-year contract. In his 3 years career with Avaí, he won 2009 and 2010 Campeonato Catarinense as well as finished as the third in 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and promoted. He played his 100 games for Avaí on 4 March 2010.[2] The club gave him a special award to him.[3]

In February 2011 he was signed by Swiss side Lugano.[4][5] It was reported that he was signed by Chunnam Dragons in June 2010[6] but the deal fell through.[7][8]

Personal

Rafael played along with his twin brother Cássio[9] from 2005 to 2008.

Honours

Avaí
Individual

References

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