Rafinha

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rafinha
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1993(1993-02-12)
Age	31
Birthplace	São Paulo
Country	Brazil
Birth City	São Paulo
Horoscope	Aquarius

Rafinha Biography

Rafinha is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on February 12, 1993 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Rafael Alcântara do Nascimento (born 12 February 1993), commonly known as Rafinha ( [ʁɐˈfiɲa] ), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Spanish club Celta, on loan from Barcelona, and the Brazil national team.

He started his career with Barcelona, making his debut with the first team in

2011. After a loan at Celta, he played his first La Liga match for the former club in 2014.

Later that year, however, Rafinha switched allegiance to Brazil, going on to represent the under-20 side at the 2013 South American Youth Championship in Argentina. He was one of seven stand-by players named by Dunga for the senior team at the 2015 Copa América.

Rafinha netted a brace at Real Sociedad on 23 November 2013, but it amounted to nothing as the hosts won 4–3 with four goals from Carlos Vela. He was voted the league’s Breakthrough Player of the Season, ahead of Real Madrid’s Jesé and Rayo Vallecano’s Saúl Ñíguez.

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Rafinha joined Barcelona’s youth ranks at the age of 13. On 8 January 2011 he made his professional debuts with the B-team, coming on as a substitute for Jonathan dos Santos in the 55th minute of a 1–2 home loss against Girona for the Segunda División. A week later, again off the bench and for the same competition, he scored his first goal in a 3–2 win at Salamanca, also adding an assist.

Rafinha Net Worth

Rafinha is one of the richest Association Football Player from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rafinha 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Rafinha’s father, Mazinho, was also a footballer and a midfielder, notably winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup with Brazil. His mother Valéria played volleyball, while his older brother, Thiago – another midfielder – also emerged through Barcelona’s youth ranks, going on to represent its first team and the Spain national side.

Rafinha made his debut with the senior Barcelona squad on 9 November 2011, taking the place of Cesc Fàbregas for the last 15 minutes of a 1–0 away victory over Hospitalet for the Copa del Rey. He finished the league season with 39 games – 35 starts – and eight goals for the reserves, including two in a 4–0 win at Cartagena on 4 September of the same year.

Rafinha played for Spain at youth level, earning 14 caps for three different teams. On 29 February 2012, he scored for the under-19s in the first minute of their 2–1 friendly win over France in Meaux.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rafinha height 5′ 5″ Rafinha weight 130 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rafinha Dating?

According to our records, Rafinha is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Rafinha’s is not dating anyone.

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With compatriot Neymar out through illness, Rafinha started on the left of Barcelona’s attack in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla in Tbilisi, scoring the third goal in a 5–4 win. On 16 September he suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament during the 1–1 away draw to Roma for the Champions League group phase, leaving the game on a stretcher after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Radja Nainggolan; after surgery, he was expected to be out for about six months.

Facts & Trivia

Rafinha Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Rafinha celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Rafinha scored six times in only 18 appearances in the 2016–17 campaign, but also had to undergo surgery to an internal meniscus ailment following a match against Granada in April 2017, going on to be sidelined until the end of the year.

How old is rafinha?

29 years (February 12, 1993)

What position is rafinha?

Midfielder

Are Rafinha and Alcantara brothers?

Thiago Alcântara

Why is Thiago Spanish and Rafinha Brazilian?

Despite being born in Italy to Brazilian parents, Thiago has made his international selection with Spain after moving there as a 14-year-old. Rafinha was born in Brazil before moving to Spain but decided to play international football with the former despite turning out at various youth levels for Spain.

Who is Thiagos brother?

Rafinha