Rafa Silva stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
R. Silva
Vila NovaForwardBefore the next match
São Bernardo v Vila Nova, Saturday
What São Bernardo allow strikers
Position stats19 appearances at ST against São Bernardo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie B.
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Odds OutliersRafa Silva 2026 season stats
As a striker, Rafa Silva has appeared in 5 Serie B matches this season, totalling 401 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 5 | 401 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7.08 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.47 |
| Total | 8 | 584 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
Rafa Silva has taken 11 shots with 8 on target (73% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.5 expected goals (xG), 5.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafa Silva has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 80 minutes. Rafa Silva has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Rafa Silva has completed 38 of 47 passes at 81% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Rafa Silva completes 0 dribbles and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
Rafa Silva makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 401 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Rafa Silva has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly striker (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Vila Nova squad
A. Luis
29 yrs#7
Lincoln25 yrs#9
G. Puskas18 yrs#9R. Silva34 yrs#9Ryan25 yrs#11E. Galdino29 yrs#17
Dodô32 yrs#31
Dellatorre34 yrs#49
E. Urso25 yrs#70
Janderson27 yrs#99
J. Vieira28 yrs#5
W. Maranhão30 yrs#8
M. Gabriel36 yrs#10D. Dos Santos24 yrs#15Enzo
23 yrs#18
N. Camargo21 yrs#20
H. Meritão32 yrs#21
B. Xavier29 yrs#33
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 10 | 338 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6.64 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 9 | 534 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5.14 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 272 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.02 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 25 | 1,287 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 6.51 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 16 | 560 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6.02 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 5 | 147 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.71 |
About Rafa Silva
Serie B 2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Rafa Silva has scored 3 goals across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 401 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Silva has attempted 11 shots with 8 on target, a 73% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Silva has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Rafa Silva has contributed 5 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Silva has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 38 from 47 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Silva has won 13 of 50 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Silva has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
About Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva is a 34-year-old forward playing for Vila Nova in the Serie B, representing Brazil. Rafa Silva is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 4 April 1992.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Silva's most recent match was at home against Athletic Club on June 4th. Vila Nova drew 1-1. Rafa Silva played 58 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.28.
Recent matches
- June 4th1-1 drawvsAthletic Club(58 mins, rating 6.28)
- May 28th3-3 drawatCeará(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.28)
- July 23rd2-1 winvsOperário PR(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.12)
- May 4th0-1 winatPonte Preta(78 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.93)
- May 26th2-1 winvsAtlético GO(85 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Rafa Silva and Vila Nova are next in action on October 18th against São Bernardo in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Bernardo vs Vila Nova match preview.
Teammates at Vila Nova
Rafa Silva currently plays alongside Dudu Dos Santos, Dellatorre, João Vieira, Anderson, Janderson, Dodô, Higor, Willian Formiga, Lincoln, Higor Meritão, Ryan, Helton Leite, Tiago Pagnussat, Everton Galdino, Emerson Urso, Gabriel Átila, Hayner, Igor Cariús, Dalberson Ferreira, Gustavo Puskas, Douglas Mendes, André Luis, Enzo, Willian Maranhão, Marquinhos Gabriel, Bruno Xavier, Jonathan Costa, Rafa Silva and Nathan Camargo at Vila Nova.