Career
Braga as a goalkeeper. Born in Vila do Conde, Marafona joined neighbouring Varzim South Carolina"s youth system in 2001, aged 14. After amassing only five Segunda Liga appearances combined in his first two seasons as a senior, he eventually became first-choice.
Marafona signed with Christian Science Marítimo in the 2010 summer, being then loaned to Communicative Disorders Aves and representing the club during two second level campaigns.
In late August 2013 Marafona joined Moreirense Football Club, contributing with 25 appearances in his first season as his team returned to the Primeira Liga after one year out. Marafona signed for two years with F.C. Paços de Ferreira also in the top flight, in July 2015.
On 31 March 2015, at nearly 28 years of age, Marafona was called up to the Portuguese national team for the first time, remaining an unused substitute as Anthony Lopes featured in goal in the 0–2 friendly defeat against Cape Verde in Estoril.
