Rafaelson
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
Rafaelson 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Rafaelson has appeared in 7 V-League matches this season, totalling 590 minutes at an average rating of 7.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other V-League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.80 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.92 | 95 |
| Shots | 32 | 4.90 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 2.30 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 49 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.46 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1.37 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 1.22 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.31 | 99 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 84 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.15 | 89 |
Rafaelson has taken 32 shots with 15 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 18 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafaelson has 1 assist and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Rafaelson has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 84th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 85 | 13.00 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 60 | 9.20 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.92 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.15 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafaelson has completed 60 of 85 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.53 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.68 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 99 |
| Duels won | 40 | 6.10 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 2.29 | 62 |
| Touches | 218 | 33.30 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 65 | 9.92 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.22 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.76 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafaelson completes 10 dribbles at a 91% success rate and wins 40 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.15 | 13 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.31 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 17 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafaelson makes 0 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.37 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.76 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.59 | 55 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rafaelson has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
V-LeagueMainly striker (3 appearances), also at right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Thép Xanh Nam Định squad
Ezequiel
28 yrs#8
N. Văn Toàn
30 yrs#9
Rafaelson29 yrs#14
T. Văn Đạt25 yrs#19M. Quynh Tran25 yrs#22
L. Ti Phông30 yrs#39
T. Hai Pham28 yrs#90
M. A29 yrs#6
C. César31 yrs#10N. Tuấn Anh31 yrs#11N. Son Tran23 yrs#27
T. Văn Vũ32 yrs#28
Rômulo30 yrs#72
L. Công Hoàng Anh27 yrs#88
22 yrs
29 yrs
Brazil squad
D. Bac Nguyen22 yrs#9Rafaelson29 yrs#14G. Hung Pham26 yrs#18
T. Viet Cuong Nguyen25 yrs#22N. My Nguyen22 yrs#24
P. Thanh Long Le30 yrs#11
Hêndrio32 yrs#11
H. Long Nguyen26 yrs#14
Q. Hai Nguyen29 yrs#19
H. Duc Nguyen28 yrs#28
T. Anh Truong27 yrs#66
V. Do Le25 yrs#88
G. Magno32 yrs#94
33 yrs
33 yrsRafaelson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 V-League | 7 | 584 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 5 | 450 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Asian Cup Qualification | 2 | 140 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-League | 23 | 2,065 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-League | 18 | 1,557 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-League | 21 | 1,755 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-League | 11 | 939 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Rafaelson
V-League 2025/2026 season
This season in the V-League, Rafaelson has scored 5 goals and 1 assist across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 590 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Rafaelson has attempted 32 shots with 15 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.42 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafaelson has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (91% success rate). Rafaelson has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafaelson has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 60 from 85 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Rafaelson has won 40 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Rafaelson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 8.
About Rafaelson
Rafaelson is a 29-year-old forward playing for Thép Xanh Nam Định in the V-League, representing Brazil. Rafaelson is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 30 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Rafaelson's most recent match was away at Myanmar on August 17th. Thép Xanh Nam Định won 4-0. Rafaelson played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- August 17th4-0 winvsMyanmar(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.86)
- February 3rd3-0 winvsSông Lam Nghệ An(90 mins, 3 goals, rating 9.88)
- January 26th2-1 lossatHà Nội(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- October 5th0-2 lossvsThể Công-Viettel(50 mins, rating 6.98)
- September 27th3-2 lossatCông an Hà Nội(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Rafaelson and Thép Xanh Nam Định are next in action on December 15th against SHB Đà Nẵng in the V-League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Thép Xanh Nam Định vs SHB Đà Nẵng match preview.
Teammates at Thép Xanh Nam Định
Rafaelson currently plays alongside Tô Văn Vũ, Lý Công Hoàng Anh, Tien Dung Dam, Lê Vũ Phong, Nguyễn Văn Toàn, Ezequiel, Lâm Ti Phông, Rômulo, Tyler Crawford, Trần Liêm Điều, Rafaelson, Xuan Hoang Trinh, Nguyễn Phong Hồng Duy, Manh Quynh Tran, Ngoc Son Tran, Van Thanh Le, Trần Nguyên Mạnh, Tuan Duong Giap, Tuan Hai Pham, Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, Trần Văn Đạt, Mit A, Caio César, Félix Eboa Eboa, Van Toi Dang, Trần Văn Kiên, Van Vi Nguyen, Trần Đức Dũng and Ngô Đức Huy at Thép Xanh Nam Định.