Career
He currently plays for Brazilian Ponte Preta as a striker. Marked the history of the team from Santa Catarina, for her series on a campaign of conquest access to Series 2009. In 2009 it was agreed his loan until the end of the year for the Itumbiara of Goiás, but eventually returned to Avaí soon after fighting where the Championship Goiano Itumbiara was third.
On August 14, 2009, was borrowed directly by the club on loan at William and Mogi Mirim.
In late April 2010, Rafael returned to perform at Avaí. In June 2011, Rafael left Avaí for Brasileiro Série Doctorate team Metropolitano and had good performances in his three-year stint at the club
In May 2013, he moved to Série B team Figueirense and continued successful playing career. On 19 January 2014, it was announced that Rafael joined South Korean side Football Club Seoul.
He scored only 2 goals in AFC Champions League
On 15 July 2014, it was announced that Rafael joined Brazilian side Ponte Preta by loan from Football Club Seoul.
On 7 January 2015, it was announced that Rafael joined Brazilian side Joinville European Commission by loan from Football Club Seoul. On 3 July 2015, it was announced that Rafael joined Brazilian side Ceará Sporting Club by loan from Football Club Seoul.
