Rafaella Carmo Martins (born 17 July 1999), known as Rafa Martins, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a left-back for Santos FC.

Career Born in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Rafa Martins began her career with São José. On 31 January 2020, she joined América Mineiro.

In January 2023, after featuring rarely for América, Rafa Martins was announced at . In August, however, she moved abroad and joined Macedonian side ŽFK Ljuboten.

On 31 July 2024, Rafa Martins returned to her home country and signed for Santos until the end of the year. On 30 November, she agreed to a new two-year deal.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSão José2018Série A140120———1602019100120——30250Total140240——30410América Mineiro2020Série A22100———2120214040———8020225050———100Total11190———2012023Série A260————60Ljuboten2023–24Macedonian Championship257——20—277Santos2024Série A1———3140712025Série A2809020—30220Total8090203170291Career total64842020511001239

Honours Ljuboten Macedonian Women's Football Championship: 2023–24

Santos : 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A2: 2025

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