Rafael Souza Silva Novais is a Brazilian footballer. Rafaiel is described as a 'towering defender'.[1][2]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Souza Silva Novais | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Bahia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Ponte Preta | 92 | (12) |
| 2006–2007 | América-SP | 75 | (5) |
| 2007–2009 | Palmeiras | 53 | (8) |
| 2010 | Rio Branco | 43 | (6) |
| 2011 | Buriram United | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Bangkok Glass | 32 | (2) |
| 2013 | Perak | 22 | (0) |
| 2014 | PDRM FA | 19 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 July 2013 | |||
Career
Rafael has played in his native land Brazil for 4 different clubs, and also in Thailand with Bangkok Glass and Buriram United.
In December 2012, Rafael signed with Malaysia Super League team, Perak for 2013 Malaysia Super League season. He becomes a pillar of the Perak's defense since joining the team.
Rafael joined PDRM FA in December 2013 for the 2014 Malaysia Premier League campaign.[3]