What clubs did Rafael play for?

Rafael played for 4 clubs in his senior career: Manchester United, Lyon, İstanbul Başakşehir and Botafogo.

What was Rafael's last club?

Rafael's last club was Botafogo (2021–2024).

What was Rafael's first club?

Rafael started his senior career at Manchester United in 2008.

Rafael

born 1990, 4 clubs, 2010s era

Rafael played for 4 clubs in his senior career, starting at Manchester United in 2008. His longest spell was at Manchester United: 7 seasons, 2008–2015. His last club was Botafogo, where he played until 2024.

Manchester United2008–15Manchester United, 2008–15
Lyon2015–20Lyon, 2015–20
İstanbul Başakşehir2020–21İstanbul Başakşehir, 2020–21
Botafogo2021–24Botafogo, 2021–24

Rafael’s clubs

Years	Club
2008–2015	Manchester United
2015–2020	Lyon
2020–2021	İstanbul Başakşehir
2021–2024	Botafogo

Played alongside

Players in our database who were at the same club in the same seasons.

Darren FletcherManchester United
Jonny EvansManchester United
Michael CarrickManchester United
Wayne RooneyManchester United
AndersonManchester United
Antonio ValenciaManchester United
Danny WelbeckManchester United
NaniManchester United
Nemanja VidićManchester United
Patrice EvraManchester United
Rio FerdinandManchester United
Ryan GiggsManchester United

Quick answers

What clubs did Rafael play for?: Rafael played for 4 clubs in his senior career: Manchester United, Lyon, İstanbul Başakşehir and Botafogo.
What was Rafael's last club?: Rafael's last club was Botafogo (2021–2024).
What was Rafael's first club?: Rafael started his senior career at Manchester United in 2008.

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