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Rafael Carioca

Defensive midfielder, born 1989, 5 clubs, 1 loan, 2010s era

Rafael Carioca played for 5 clubs in his senior career, starting at Grêmio in 2008. His longest spell was at Tigres UANL: 8 seasons, 2017–2025. He went out on loan once, to Vasco da Gama. He returned to Spartak Moscow after time away. His last club was Tigres UANL, where he played until 2025.

  1. Grêmio2008Grêmio, 2008
    Spartak Moscow2009–10Spartak Moscow, 2009–10
    Vasco da Gama2010loan from SMVasco da Gama, 2010, on loan from Spartak Moscow
    Spartak Moscow2010–14backSpartak Moscow, 2010–14, back after loan
  2. Atlético Mineiro2014–17Atlético Mineiro, 2014–17
    Tigres UANL2017–25Tigres UANL, 2017–25

Rafael Carioca’s clubs

YearsClub
2008Grêmio
2009–2010Spartak Moscow
2010Vasco da GamaLoan from Spartak Moscow
2010–2014Spartak MoscowReturned
2014–2017Atlético Mineiro
2017–2025Tigres UANL

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What clubs did Rafael Carioca play for?
Rafael Carioca played for 5 clubs in his senior career: Grêmio, Spartak Moscow, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro and Tigres UANL.
What was Rafael Carioca's last club?
Rafael Carioca's last club was Tigres UANL (2017–2025).
What was Rafael Carioca's first club?
Rafael Carioca started his senior career at Grêmio in 2008.

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