Colorado Rapids 
MLS Oct 19
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Rafael Navarro Leal
25 years old
Position
Forward
Height
184 cm
Weight
84 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
14 Apr 2000 - Brazil
Birth City
Cabo Frio
Ranking
11th
— MLS
Statistics of Rafael Navarro — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
30
Minutes played
2673
Goals
12
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
12 goals / 3 assists
Total / on target shots
66 shots / 34 on target
Key passes
33
Dribbles success %
47% (28/59)
Duels won %
46% (200/435)
Penalties drawn
67
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
35
Minutes played
3092
Goals
15
Average rating
7.4/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
15 goals / 3 assists
Total / on target shots
75 shots / 40 on target
Dribbles success %
51% (36/70)
Duels won %
47% (234/503)
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 — Colorado Rapids
A. Beaudry
N. Defreitas
Z. Steffen
Zackory Campagnolo
I. Murphy
J. Travis
K. Rosenberry
K. Thompson
L. Herrington
M. Navarro
N. Cobb
R. Cannon
R. Holding
A. Castillo Manyoma
C. Ronan
G. Minoungou
H. Ojediran
J. Atencio
K. Stewart-Baynes
N. Tchoumba
P. Aaronson
T. Ku-DiPietro
W. Frederick II
A. Harris
B. Jamison
D. Phillip
D. Sealy
D. Yapi
M. Diop
Rafael Navarro
S. Wathuta
Career of Rafael Navarro since 2018
2025/2026
Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids36Apps
15Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids43Apps
17Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids10Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Palmeiras
Palmeiras32Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Palmeiras
Palmeiras47Apps
7Goals
3Assists
Rating
2021/2022Palmeiras
Palmeiras1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024
Colorado Rapids II
Colorado Rapids II1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022
Botafogo
Botafogo48Apps
16Goals
9Assists
Rating
2020/2021Botafogo
Botafogo15Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids31Apps
12Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids36Apps
15Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids10Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Palmeiras
Palmeiras14Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Palmeiras
Palmeiras23Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Palmeiras
Palmeiras1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2023/2024Colorado Rapids II
Colorado Rapids II1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Botafogo
Botafogo37Apps
15Goals
9Assists
Rating
2020/2021Botafogo
Botafogo7Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Palmeiras
→
Colorado Rapids
Palmeiras
Colorado Rapids
2023
Palmeiras
→
Colorado Rapids
Loan
Palmeiras
Colorado Rapids
2022
Botafogo
→
Palmeiras
Free
Botafogo
Palmeiras
2020
Atletico Goianiense
→
Botafogo
Atletico Goianiense
Botafogo
HONOURS
Paulista A1
Brazil
2023
Winner
Supercopa do Brasil
Brazil
2023
Winner
Paulista A1
Brazil
2022
Winner
Serie A
Brazil
2022
Winner
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
World
2022
2nd Place
CONMEBOL Recopa
South America
2022
Winner
Serie B
Brazil
2021
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Oct 05
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Sep 28
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Sep 14
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Colorado Rapids's squad, Rafael Navarro has been an important figure in the MLS this season. Born in Cabo Frio, Brazil, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. Operating as a forward, his frame of 184 cm and 84 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His explosiveness and technical quality allow him to unsettle even the most organised defensive units. Shaped by stints at Colorado Rapids II, Palmeiras, Botafogo and beyond, he brings a wealth of footballing experience to Colorado Rapids's dressing room. His trophy cabinet includes Supercopa do Brasil, Paulista A1 among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Colorado Rapids's first team. Given his performances, Rafael Navarro naturally asserts himself as a key part of Colorado Rapids's sporting project.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
Los Angeles FC
|
2-2 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 1 | 1 | 6/12 | 0/0 |
| 05 Oct |
Real Salt Lake
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 2/10 | 0/0 |
| 28 Sep |
Minnesota United FC
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 0 | 0 | 7/10 | 0/0 |
| 21 Sep |
FC Dallas
|
3-1 | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 0 | 5/15 | 0/0 |
| 14 Sep |
Houston Dynamo
|
2-1 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 | 1 | 5/9 | 0/0 |