Rafael (footballer, born 1989)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pires and the second or paternal family name is Monteiro.
Rafael
Personal information
Full name Rafael Pires Monteiro[1]
Date of birth (1989-06-23) 23 June 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 São Paulo
Number 23
Youth career
2002–2008 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2020 Cruzeiro 76 (0)
2020–2022 Atlético Mineiro 29 (0)
2023– São Paulo 85 (0)
International career
2009 Brazil U20 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2024

Rafael Pires Monteiro (born 23 June 1989), known simply as Rafael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for São Paulo.

  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: Brazil" (PDF). FIFA. 6 October 2009. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2009.