Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (born 30 September 2007) is a German professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Karlsruher SC.
Career Pedrosa is a product of the youth academies of the German clubs Kickers Pforzheim and Karlsruher SC. He started training with Karslruher's senior team in the 2024 winter training camp. He made his professional debut with Karlsruher in a 2–0 win in the 2. Bundesliga over Schalke on 13 September 2024. On 25 April 2025, he signed his first professional contract with Karlsruher.
International career Born in Germany, Pedrosa is of Portuguese descent and holds dual German and Portuguese citizenship. He is a youth international for Germany, having been called up to the Germany U19s in 2025 and 2026.
Honours Germany U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2026
Individual UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2026
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External links
DFB Profile