Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Rafael Lucas Cardoso dos Santos
27 years old
St. Louis City 
MLS Position
Defender
Height
180 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
05 Feb 1998 - Brazil
Birth City
Londrina
Ranking
13th
— MLS
Statistics of Rafael Santos — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
0
Starts
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
0
Interceptions
0
Fouls committed
0
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
0 - 0%
Duels won %
- (0/0)
📊 General
Appearances
61
Starts
42
Minutes played
3320
Goals
2
Average rating
6.83/10
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
67
Interceptions
43
Fouls committed
22
Key passes
38
Passes - accuracy
1651 - 38%
Duels won %
55% (132/240)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — St. Louis City
Career of Rafael Santos since 2018
2025/2026
St. Louis City
St. Louis City61Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC40Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC41Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids37Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Coritiba
Coritiba15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro30Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Ponte Preta
Ponte Preta26Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Inter De Limeira
Inter De Limeira10Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Chapecoense-sc
Chapecoense-sc5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026St. Louis City
St. Louis City-Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC37Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC37Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids37Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Coritiba
Coritiba15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro13Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro3Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Ponte Preta
Ponte Preta26Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022Inter De Limeira
Inter De Limeira10Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Chapecoense-sc
Chapecoense-sc5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Colorado Rapids
→
St. Louis City
Free agent
Colorado Rapids
St. Louis City
2025
Colorado Rapids
→
Free agent
Colorado Rapids
Rafael Santos
2025
Orlando City SC
→
Colorado Rapids
Transfer
Orlando City SC
Colorado Rapids
2023
Cruzeiro
→
Orlando City SC
Cruzeiro
Orlando City SC
2022
Cruzeiro
→
Coritiba
Loan
Cruzeiro
Coritiba
2021
Ponte Preta
→
Cruzeiro
Ponte Preta
Cruzeiro
2021
Cruzeiro
→
Ponte Preta
Loan
Cruzeiro
Ponte Preta
2021
Cruzeiro
→
Inter De Limeira
Loan
Cruzeiro
Inter De Limeira
2020
Cruzeiro
→
Chapecoense-sc
Loan
Cruzeiro
Chapecoense-sc
2019
Mirassol
→
Cruzeiro
Mirassol
Cruzeiro
2018
Cruzeiro
→
Cruzeiro
Loan
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
2018
Mirassol
→
Cruzeiro
Loan
Mirassol
Cruzeiro
HONOURS
Mineiro 1
Brazil
2022
2nd Place
Serie B
Brazil
2020/2021
Winner
Catarinense 1
Brazil
2020
Winner
Mineiro 1
Brazil
2019
Winner
Copa do Brasil
Brazil
2018
Winner
Mineiro U20
Brazil
2018
Winner
BIOGRAPHY
Rafael Santos is a professional footballer currently playing for St. Louis City in the MLS. Originally from Londrina, Brazil, this Brazil international has steadily made his way to the top level. As a defender, his 180 cm height and 73 kg weight provide a real physical presence on the pitch. A committed and robust defender, he puts his body on the line in duels to protect his goal. Shaped by stints at Cruzeiro U20, Orlando City SC, Coritiba and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to St. Louis City's dressing room. Titles such as Catarinense 1, Mineiro 1, Serie B feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of St. Louis City's group. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in St. Louis City's squad.