Rafael (footballer, born 1989)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Pires Monteiro | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Coronel Fabriciano, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | São Paulo | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2008 | Cruzeiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2020 | Cruzeiro | 76 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Atlético Mineiro | 29 | (0) |
| 2023– | São Paulo | 85 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Brazil U20 | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 May 2024 | |||
Rafael Pires Monteiro (born 23 June 1989), known simply as Rafael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo.