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Last updated on September 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Rafael Cabral Barbosa
35 years old
Position
Goalkeeper
Height
186 cm
Weight
88 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
20 May 1990 - Brazil
Birth City
Sorocaba
Ranking
11th
— Major League Soccer
Statistics of Rafael Cabral — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
23
Starts
23
Minutes played
2091
Saves
62
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
62
Goals conceded
33
Penalties saved
0
📊 General
Appearances
27
Starts
27
Minutes played
2455
Saves
75
Average rating
6.89/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
75
Goals conceded
37
Penalties saved
0
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 41 | WWDDL |
| 5 |  St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 41 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 40 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 35 | WDLWL |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | LDWLD |
| 9 |  San Diego | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 30 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 40 | -9 | 30 | DLWLD |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 29 | LLDLL |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 29 | LLLDW |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 29 | WDDWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Real Salt Lake
M. Kerkvliet
M. Stajduhar
Rafael Cabral
A. Katránis
D. Kropp
D. Yedlin
G. Villa
J. Arias
J. Glad
K. Henry
L. Engel
P. Quinton
R. Mesalles
S. Junqua
Z. Gozo
A. Riquelme
Chadwick Zachary Booth
D. Luna
E. Eneli
G. Dillon
J. Sanabria
L. Moisa
M. Guilavogui
N. Caliskan
Omar Marquez
P. Ruiz
S. Spierings
A. Hezarkhani
A. Piol
D. Marczuk
Jesús Rafael Barea Barroso
S. Solans
T. Wolff
V. Olatunji
Career of Rafael Cabral since 2018
2026/2027
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake27Apps
75Saves
37GA
Rating
2025/2026Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake35Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025
Gremio
Gremio21Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro58Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2023/2024Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro72Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro54Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022
Reading
Reading7Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Reading
Reading45Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Reading
Reading46Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019
Sampdoria
Sampdoria4Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2026/2027Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake23Apps
62Saves
33GA
Rating
2025/2026Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake35Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025Gremio
Gremio21Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2024/2025Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro35Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2023/2024Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro35Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2022/2023Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro37Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2021/2022Reading
Reading6Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2020/2021Reading
Reading45Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2019/2020Reading
Reading44Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
2018/2019Sampdoria
Sampdoria2Apps
-Saves
-GA
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Cruzeiro
→
Real Salt Lake
Free Transfer
Cruzeiro
Real Salt Lake
2024
Cruzeiro
→
Real Salt Lake
Free agent
Cruzeiro
Real Salt Lake
2024
Cruzeiro
→
Gremio
Loan
Cruzeiro
Gremio
2022
Reading
→
Cruzeiro
Free
Reading
Cruzeiro
2019
Sampdoria
→
Reading
Free
Sampdoria
Reading
2018
Napoli
→
Sampdoria
Free
Napoli
Sampdoria
2013
Santos
→
Napoli
€ 5.5M
Santos
Napoli
HONOURS
Mineiro 1
Brazil
2024
2nd Place
Mineiro 1
Brazil
2022
2nd Place
Serie B
Brazil
2022
Winner
Serie A
Italy
2017/2018
2nd Place
Serie A
Italy
2015/2016
2nd Place
Super Cup
Italy
2014
Winner
Coppa Italia
Italy
2013/2014
Winner
Paulista A1
Brazil
2013
2nd Place
Paulista A1
Brazil
2012
Winner
CONMEBOL Recopa
South America
2012
Winner
Paulista A1
Brazil
2011
Winner
CONMEBOL Libertadores
South America
2011
Winner
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
World
2011
2nd Place
Paulista A1
Brazil
2010
Winner
Copa do Brasil
Brazil
2010
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Sep 10
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Sep 06
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Aug 30
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Aug 26
Leagues CupLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
Rafael Cabral lines up for Real Salt Lake in the MLS, bringing his qualities to one of football's top competitions. Born in Sorocaba, Brazil, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Standing at 186 cm and weighing 88 kg, this goalkeeper has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. A commanding presence in his box, he organises his defence with authority and handles the most difficult situations with confidence. Napoli's decision to sign him in 2013 for € 5.5M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Coppa Italia, Super Cup, Serie B, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Real Salt Lake with dedication and professionalism. Rafael Cabral continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Sv | GC | PS | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep |
New York City FC
|
0-2 | 90 | 6.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 10 Sep |
Houston Dynamo
|
2-1 | 90 | 7.7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| 06 Sep |
Los Angeles FC
|
2-2 | 90 | 6.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| 30 Aug |
Colorado Rapids
|
1-0 | 90 | 7.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| 26 Aug |
Leon
|
3-0 | 90 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 19 |