Rafa Silva
Portugal
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Rafa Silva 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Rafa Silva has appeared in 3 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 198 minutes at an average rating of 7.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 6 | 416 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 7.16 |
 Liga Portugal | 3 | 198 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7.52 |
| Total | 9 | 614 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 7.28 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 1.36 | 98 |
| Shots | 6 | 2.70 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1.40 | 85 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 57 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 1.36 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.90 | 93 |
| Key passes | 4 | 1.80 | 85 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.82 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.45 | 72 |
Rafa Silva has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafa Silva has 2 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Rafa Silva has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 81 | 36.80 | 98 |
| Accurate passes | 65 | 29.50 | 98 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.91 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 15 | 6.82 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 3.64 | 93 |
Rafa Silva has completed 65 of 81 passes at 80% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 98th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 3.18 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 4.09 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 17 | 7.73 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.91 | 41 |
| Touches | 119 | 54.10 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 22 | 10.00 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.45 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 2.27 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafa Silva completes 7 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.36 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.91 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.91 | 89 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 4 | 1.82 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Rafa Silva makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.82 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.91 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 4.09 | 76 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rafa Silva has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly right winger (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafa Silva previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 16 | 920 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 6.89 |
 Super Lig | 10 | 820 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 7.34 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 7.18 |
| Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.71 |
 Champions League | 2 | 164 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.90 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 35 | 3,095 | 12 | 5 | 63 | 24 | 7.38 |
| Europa League | 10 | 829 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 5.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,493 | 14 | 12 | 63 | 23 | 7.77 |
| Europa League | 6 | 552 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7.10 |
| Champions League | 6 | 507 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.71 |
 Taça De Portugal | 6 | 525 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 28 | 2,189 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 16 | 6.97 |
| Champions League | 14 | 1,105 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 6.67 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 27 | 1,993 | 8 | 13 | 43 | 23 | 7.32 |
| Champions League | 13 | 1,038 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 21 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
About Rafa Silva
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Rafa Silva has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 198 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.9 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Silva has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Silva has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (78% success rate). Rafa Silva has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Silva has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 65 from 81 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Silva has won 17 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Silva has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva is a 33-year-old forward playing for Benfica in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. Rafa Silva is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 17 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Silva's most recent match was away at Estoril on December 3rd. Benfica won 2-1. Rafa Silva played 63 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Rafa Silva and Benfica are next in action on July 31st against Belenenses in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Belenenses vs Benfica match preview.
Teammates at Benfica
Rafa Silva currently plays alongside Claudio Echeverri, Fredrik Aursnes, Samuel Soares, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Vangelis Pavlidis, Anatoliy Trubin, Gabriel Índio, Clément Lenglet, Jakub Kamiński, Bruma, Dodi Lukébakio, Tomás Araújo, Manu Silva, Enzo Barrenechea, Andreas Schjelderup, Alexander Bah, Daniel Banjaqui, João Palhinha, Rafa Silva, José Neto, Georgiy Sudakov, Anísio Cabral, Alessandro Circati, Souffian El Karouani, Jhon Durán and Samuel Dahl at Benfica.