Rafael Elias
Brazil
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Rafael Elias 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Rafael Elias has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.31. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.60 | 78 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 1.00 | 81 |
| Shots | 21 | 4.20 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1.60 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1.80 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.40 | 83 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 36 |
Rafael Elias has taken 21 shots with 8 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 21 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafael Elias has 2 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Rafael Elias has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 108 | 21.60 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 71 | 14.20 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.80 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 6.80 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 2.80 | 64 |
Rafael Elias has completed 71 of 108 passes at 66% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.40 | 43 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 18 | 3.60 | 33 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 2.00 | 57 |
| Touches | 197 | 39.40 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 13.40 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.40 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafael Elias completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.80 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.80 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.40 | 74 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Rafael Elias makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.60 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.80 | 71 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 2.00 | 43 |
| 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 |
Rafael Elias has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly striker (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7
R. Elias
27 yrs#9
M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai18 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka23 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
T. Hirato29 yrs#39
R. Nakano23 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Rafael Elias previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 2,001 | 18 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 7.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 15 | 1,092 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 7.55 |
 Serie A | 5 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.03 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 4 | 178 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 12 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 16 | 1,227 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 22 | 1,749 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 5.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 | 281 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.70 |
About Rafael Elias
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Rafael Elias has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Elias has attempted 21 shots with 8 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Elias has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Rafael Elias has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Elias has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 71 from 108 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Elias has won 18 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Elias has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
About Rafael Elias
Rafael Elias is a 27-year-old forward playing for Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League, representing Brazil. Rafael Elias is left-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 12 April 1999.
Most recent appearance
Rafael Elias's most recent match was away at Yokohama F. Marinos on May 4th. Kyoto Sanga drew 1-1. Rafael Elias played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.35.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.35)
- May 22nd2-1 winvsAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.95)
- March 23rd1-3 lossvsMito Hollyhock(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 21st2-2 drawatKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.77)
- August 18th2-1 lossatV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.12)
Next fixture
Rafael Elias and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on May 8th against FC Tokyo in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Rafael Elias currently plays alongside Kodai Nagata, João Pedro, Sung-jun Yoon, Yusuke Ishida, Takumi Kato, Taiyo Hiraoka, Thiago, Weverton, Shinnosuke Fukuda, Sora Hiraga, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Akira Fantini, Shimpei Fukuoka, Yoshinori Suzuki, Taiki Hirato, Halls, Masaaki Murakami, Masaya Okugawa, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Ryuma Nakano, Shun Nagasawa, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Fuchi Honda, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, David Silva, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Marco Túlio, Kentaro Kakoi and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.