Benfica 
Primeira Liga May 16
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
1-3
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
32 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
172 cm
Weight
62 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
17 May 1993 - Portugal
Birth City
Forte da Casa
Ranking
3rd
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of Rafa — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
16
Starts
11
Minutes played
937
Goals
5
Average rating
Cards
0
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0
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⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
290 - 75%
Key passes / Assists
10 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
4 committed / 25 drawn
Duels won %
56% (58/104)
Dribbles success %
61% (14/23)
Total / on target shots
22 shots / 13 on target
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
29
Minutes played
2351
Goals
11
Average rating
6.83/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
823 - 37%
Key passes / Assists
37 key passes / 3 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
12 committed / 57 drawn
Duels won %
56% (129/232)
Dribbles success %
56% (40/71)
Total / on target shots
47 shots / 29 on target
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Benfica
A. Trubin
A. VoitinoviÄius
Diogo Ferreira
Samuel Soares
A. Bah
A. Dedić
António Silva
D. Banjaqui
Gonçalo Oliveira
J. Neto
J. Wynder
João Carvalho Fonseca
N. Otamendi
S. Dahl
S. Lopes Cabral
Tomás Araújo
A. Chemong
A. Schjelderup
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
E. Barrenechea
F. Aursnes
G. Prestianni
H. Sudakov
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo
João Veloso
L. Barreiro
M. Figueiredo
Manu
R. Rios
Rafa
A. Cabral
Bruma
D. Lukebakio
F. Ivanović
Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira
Henrique Araújo
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo
V. Pavlidis
Career of Rafa since 2018
2025/2026
Benfica
Benfica36Apps
11Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Benfica
Benfica45Apps
20Goals
13Assists
Rating
2022/2023Benfica
Benfica45Apps
14Goals
6Assists
Rating
2021/2022Benfica
Benfica44Apps
12Goals
16Assists
Rating
2020/2021Benfica
Benfica38Apps
7Goals
5Assists
Rating
2019/2020Benfica
Benfica30Apps
9Goals
8Assists
Rating
2018/2019Benfica
Benfica38Apps
20Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş39Apps
15Goals
6Assists
Rating
2025/2026Benfica
Benfica16Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Benfica
Benfica30Apps
14Goals
12Assists
Rating
2022/2023Benfica
Benfica26Apps
8Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022Benfica
Benfica27Apps
8Goals
15Assists
Rating
2020/2021Benfica
Benfica29Apps
5Goals
5Assists
Rating
2019/2020Benfica
Benfica24Apps
7Goals
5Assists
Rating
2018/2019Benfica
Benfica25Apps
16Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş35Apps
12Goals
5Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Beşiktaş
→
Benfica
Transfer
Beşiktaş
Benfica
2024
Benfica
→
Besiktas
Free
Benfica
Besiktas
2016
SC Braga
→
Benfica
€ 16.4M
SC Braga
Benfica
2013
Feirense
→
SC Braga
Feirense
SC Braga
HONOURS
Super Cup
Türkiye
2024
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2023/2024
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2023
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2022/2023
Winner
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2021/2022
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2020/2021
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2020
2nd Place
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2019/2020
2nd Place
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2019/2020
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2019
Winner
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2018/2019
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2018/2019
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2017/2018
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2017
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2016/2017
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2016/2017
Winner
Super Cup
Portugal
2016
2nd Place
UEFA European Championship
Europe
2016
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2015/2016
Winner
Taça de Portugal
Portugal
2014/2015
2nd Place
UEFA U21 Championship
Europe
2013/2015
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
May 11
Primeira LigaDRAW
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-2
May 02
Primeira LigaDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Apr 25
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Apr 19
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
1-2
BIOGRAPHY
Rafa represents Benfica in the Primeira Liga, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Born in Forte da Casa, Portugal, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. His 172 cm, 62 kg build makes him a powerful midfielder capable of holding his own in any physical contest. His football intelligence and ability to find space make him a key player in Benfica's engine room. The move from SC Braga to Benfica (€ 16.4M) in 2016 marked a pivotal moment in his professional development. His honours include Primeira Liga, Super Cup, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Benfica's group. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Benfica's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May |
Estoril
|
1-3 | 68 | 6.6 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 | 0 | 0/5 | 0/0 |
| 11 May |
SC Braga
|
2-2 | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 | 3 | 6/10 | 0/0 |
| 02 May |
Famalicao
|
2-2 | 22 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Moreirense
|
4-1 | 58 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 3/6 | 0/0 |
| 19 Apr |
Sporting CP
|
1-2 | 12 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 0/0 |