Brazilian footballer
Raphael Silva
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Full name |
Raphael Silva da Arruda[1] |
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Date of birth |
(1992-04-20) 20 April 1992 (age 32)[1] |
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Place of birth |
Cuiabá, Brazil[1] |
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Height |
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
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Position(s) |
Centre Back |
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Current team |
Esteghlal |
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Number |
55 |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2010–2013 |
Rio Preto |
29 |
(0) |
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2013–2016 |
Ponte Preta |
9 |
(0) |
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2015 |
→ Boa (loan) |
26 |
(1) |
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2016–2018 |
Criciúma |
54 |
(2) |
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2018 |
Goiás |
0 |
(0) |
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2018–2019 |
Boavista |
13 |
(0) |
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2019–2022 |
Al-Faisaly |
67 |
(6) |
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2022– |
Esteghlal |
62 |
(1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024 |
Raphael Silva da Arruda (born 20 April 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 1 June 2024
Club career
Born in Cuiabá, Silva started his senior career in 2010 with Rio Preto Esporte Clube, in Paulista A2. On 19 July 2013, he joined Série A club Associação Atlética Ponte Preta.[1] On 25 July, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 defeat against Nacional Futebol Clube in the Copa do Brasil.
After struggling to get playing time, Silva was loaned out to Boa Esporte Clube on 1 April 2015.[2] On 23 May, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Paraná Clube.[3] On 13 January 2016, he joined Criciúma Esporte Clube on a two-year contract.[4] On 18 July 2017, he injured himself during a match against Boa Esporte Clube, returning to play three months later in late October.[5]
On 8 January 2018, Silva switched to Goiás Esporte Clube.[6] However, after being rarely used, he terminated his contract with the club on 28 June.[7] Two days later, he moved abroad and signed for Portuguese club Boavista on a three-year contract.[8]
On 30 May 2019, Silva signed Saudi club Al-Faisaly FC on a one-year contract.[9] On 31 January 2022, Silva was released by Al-Faisaly.[10]
Honours
Club
Al-Faisaly
Esteghlal
References
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