Raphael Borges Rodrigues (born 11 September 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for EFL League One side Burton Albion, on loan from club Coventry City. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Australia at youth international level.
Early life Raphael was born in Maastricht, Netherlands to Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues, a former professional footballer. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia, with his family at the age of eight, while his extended family remained in his father's hometown, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raphael attended St Michael's College in Henley Beach, South Australia and Parade College in Bundoora, Victoria. He started playing football in Adelaide for Western Strikers before moving to Melbourne.
Club career Melbourne City Raphael joined Melbourne City Youth in 2017 and signed a three-year scholarship contract in September 2019. He re-signed for a season in October 2021, with an option to extend, after making five senior appearances since his first-team debut in the 2019–20 season, aged 16. Raphael made his first start for Melbourne City in the Melbourne Derby on 6 June 2021. He was named on the bench in the 2021 A-League Grand Final, being a part of City's first A-League trophy.
On 23 March 2022, Raphael scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 win over Brisbane Roar at Moreton Daily Stadium. Raphael was released by the club in June 2023.
Macarthur On 27 June 2023, Raphael was announced to have signed for Macarthur on a two-year contract. In the 2023–24 season, Raphael managed three goals and two assists for the Bulls by February 2024. He finished the campaign for Macarthur with six goals in 33 appearances across all competitions.
Coventry City On 24 May 2024, Raphael was announced to have signed with EFL Championship club Coventry City. He signed a four-year deal with the West Midlands club, expiring in June 2028.
Loan to Wigan Athletic On 1 September 2025, Raphael joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan for the 2025–26 season.
Loan to Burton Albion In September 2026, Raphael joined EFL League One side Burton Albion on a season-long loan.
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Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMelbourne City NPL2019NPL Victoria 252————522021NPL Victoria 395————952022NPL Victoria 352————522023NPL Victoria 257————57Total2416000000002416Melbourne City2019–20A-League1000———102020–21A-League40————402021–22A-League Men5120—31— 1022022–23A-League Men2000——— 20Total12120003100172Macarthur2023–24A-League Men26420—72—356Coventry City2024–25Championship301000—00402025–26Championship20—20——402026–27Premier League000000——00Total501020——80Wigan Athletic (loan)2025–26League One3714010—10431Burton Albion (loan)2026–27League One000000—0000Career total1042290301031012725
Honours Melbourne City A-League Men Championship: 2020–21 A-League Men Premiership: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
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