Rafael Santos de Sousa (born 2 February 1998), known as Rafael Santos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for V.League 1 club Bac Ninh.
Career Flamengo On 5 May 2019 Santos debuted for Flamengo in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match at Estádio do Morumbi against São Paulo, he came to the match as a substitute as head coach Abel Braga fielded the whole team with reserves, the match ended 1–1.
APOEL (loan) On 29 May 2020 APOEL signed Santos from Flamengo on loan until May 2022. On 21 August 2020 he debuted in a Cypriot First Division 2-2 match against Karmiotissa FC, Santos scored APOEL's second goal.
Moreirense On 27 July 2022, Santos joined Liga Portugal 2 club Moreirense, signing a three-year contract with an option for a further year. In his debut season, he scored 1 goal in 14 league appearances, as the Moreira de Cónegos-based side were crowned second division champions and achieved promotion to the Primeira Liga.
Santa Clara On 29 January 2024, Santos, who had failed to make any appearances for Moreirense in the Primeira Liga, returned to the Liga Portugal 2, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with Azores-based side Santa Clara.
Bac Ninh In August 2026, Santos moved to Vietnam, joining newly promoted V.League 1 side Bac Ninh.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFlamengo2018Série A00—00———002019100000—00—102020004Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca.00000—40Total1040000000—50APOEL (loan)2020–21First Division191—40—3Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League.0—2612021–2230—00———30Total221—400030—291Moreirense2022–23Liga Portugal 2100—1020——130Career total3314050103000471 Notes
Honours Flamengo Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019 Campeonato Carioca: 2019 Moreirense
Liga Portugal 2: 2022–23
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