Rafael Elias stats
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R. Elias
Kyoto SangaForward
R. Elias vs Kashima Antlers
2 games playedRafael Elias's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Kashima Antlers. See how Rafael Elias did in earlier matches against Kashima Antlers.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 6, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Nov 17, 2024 |
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Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Kyoto Sanga v Kashima Antlers, TomorrowWhat Kashima Antlers allow strikers
Position stats17 appearances at ST against Kashima Antlers in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersRafael Elias 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Rafael Elias has appeared in 9 J1 League matches this season, totalling 734 minutes at an average rating of 7.34. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League attackers.
Attacking stats
Rafael Elias has taken 40 shots with 15 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 18 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafael Elias has 3 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Rafael Elias has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Rafael Elias has completed 122 of 169 passes at 72% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Rafael Elias completes 6 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
Rafael Elias makes 8 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 92 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Rafael Elias has committed 19 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly striker (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Kyoto Sanga squad
M. Okugawa
30 yrs#7R. Elias
27 yrs#9
M. Túlio28 yrs#11A. Souza25 yrs#17D. Silva18 yrs#19T. Kato27 yrs#23K. Sakai19 yrs#29
S. Hiraga21 yrs#31
S. Nagasawa38 yrs#93J. Pedro27 yrs#6T. Yonemoto35 yrs#8
S. Fukuoka26 yrs#10Thiago24 yrs#14T. Hiraoka24 yrs#16T. Matsuda31 yrs#18
H. Morooka29 yrs#24S. Yoon
19 yrs#25M. Saito27 yrs#32
R. Nakano24 yrs#48H. Arai28 yrs#77F. Honda25 yrs#99
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 27 | 2,001 | 18 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 7.43 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 12 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.22 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 16 | 1,227 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 22 | 1,749 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 5.92 |
2021
| 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 5 goals and 3 assists across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 734 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Elias has attempted 40 shots with 15 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.60 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Elias has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (38% success rate). Rafael Elias has contributed 9 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Elias has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 2 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 122 from 169 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Elias has won 38 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Elias has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 10.
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 at home against Machida Zelvia on May 19th. Kyoto Sanga lost 0-1. Rafael Elias played 29 minutes, registering 4 shots with a match rating of 6.72.
Recent matches
- May 19th0-1 lossvsMachida Zelvia(29 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 19th1-2 winatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.85)
- December 7th1-0 lossatDaejeon Citizen(10 mins, rating 6.31)
- December 24th2-3 lossvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, 2 goals, 1 yellow card, rating 8.14)
- May 8th2-0 lossatFC Tokyo(75 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Rafael Elias and Kyoto Sanga are next in action on July 1st against Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers match preview.
Teammates at Kyoto Sanga
Rafael Elias currently plays alongside João Pedro, Masaya Okugawa, Sora Hiraga, Kodai Nagata, Weverton, Yoshinori Suzuki, Taiyo Hiraoka, Hiroto Morooka, Thiago, Sung-jun Yoon, Hisashi Appiah Tawiah, Yusuke Ishida, Takumi Kato, Akira Fantini, Masaaki Murakami, Temma Matsuda, Mitsuki Saito, Halls, Shimpei Fukuoka, Shun Nagasawa, Takaaki Shichi, Takuji Yonemoto, Ryuma Nakano, Ryosuke Yamanaka, Alex Souza, Rafael Elias, Henrique Trevisan, David Silva, Kyo Sato, Haruki Arai, Fuchi Honda, Gakuji Ota, Ren Kato, Kentaro Kakoi, Marco Túlio and Ko Sakai at Kyoto Sanga.