Rafa Rodrigues
Portugal
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Rafa Rodrigues 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Rafa Rodrigues has appeared in 3 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 165 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.55 | 98 |
| Shots | 4 | 2.20 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.55 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 1.09 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 1.09 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 7 | 3.80 | 98 |
| Chances created | 7 | 3.82 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 1.09 | 98 |
Rafa Rodrigues has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rafa Rodrigues has 1 assist and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 24 minutes. Rafa Rodrigues has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 89 | 48.50 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 76 | 41.50 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.55 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 2.18 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 14.18 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 4.91 | 29 |
Rafa Rodrigues has completed 76 of 89 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.55 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.18 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 79 |
| Duels won | 7 | 3.82 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 2.18 | 63 |
| Touches | 147 | 80.20 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 20.18 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.09 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.55 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.55 | 90 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafa Rodrigues completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 7 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.55 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.55 | 13 |
| Clearances | 2 | 1.09 | 13 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 8 | 4.36 | 87 |
| 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 | 50 |
Rafa Rodrigues makes 1 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 165 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.09 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 40 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.64 | 71 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Rafa Rodrigues has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left wing back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafa Rodrigues previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 23 | 1,275 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 43 | 6.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 21 | 1,033 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 10 | 899 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Rafa Rodrigues
UAE Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Rafa Rodrigues has scored 1 assist across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 165 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Rodrigues has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Rodrigues has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Rafa Rodrigues has contributed 7 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Rodrigues has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 76 from 89 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Rodrigues has won 7 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Rodrigues has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Rafa Rodrigues
Rafa Rodrigues is a 24-year-old defender playing for Al Ain in the UAE Pro League, representing Portugal. Rafa Rodrigues is left-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 27 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Rodrigues's most recent match was away at Al Nasr on February 17th. Al Ain won 2-1. Rafa Rodrigues played 71 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.07.
Recent matches
- February 17th2-1 winvsAl Nasr(71 mins, rating 7.07)
- December 22nd2-0 winvsKhorfakkan Club(63 mins, rating 7.13)
- July 25th2-4 winatBani Yas(31 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.14)
- July 15th4-0 winvsDibba Al Fujairah(46 mins, rating 7.44)
- February 6th5-0 winvsAl Dhafra(90 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Rafa Rodrigues and Al Ain are next in action on March 30th against Kalba in the UAE Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Kalba vs Al Ain match preview.
Teammates at Al Ain
Rafa Rodrigues currently plays alongside Mohammed Bu Sanda, Sorin Ziane, H. Rahimi, Jonatas Santos, Soufiane Rahimi, Baba Bello Ilou, Y. Ben Khaleq, M. Ratnik, M. Palacios, Marcos André, H. Muhammed, Rafa Rodrigues, Hazem Mohammad, Khalid Eissa, A. Jašić, A. Niang, Erik, Ramy Rabia, Mohammed Al Baloushi, Joshua Udoh, I. Okpoti, Kaku, A. Traoré, Georgios Giakoumakis, Đorđe Skoko and Valentino Lazaro at Al Ain.