Rafa Rodrigues
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Match-by-match stats
Rafa Rodrigues 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Rafa Rodrigues has appeared in 23 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,275 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. 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 | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.21 | 88 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.35 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.80 | 97 |
| Chances created | 19 | 1.34 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.42 | 99 |
Rafa Rodrigues has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 213 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rafa Rodrigues has 3 assists and 25 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 496 | 35.00 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 397 | 28.00 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.78 | 5 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.34 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 142 | 10.02 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 4.16 | 29 |
Rafa Rodrigues has completed 397 of 496 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.28 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.85 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 56 | 3.95 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.64 | 13 |
| Touches | 807 | 57.00 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 170 | 12.00 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.85 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.14 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.35 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Rafa Rodrigues completes 4 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 56 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 3.04 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.62 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.78 | 30 |
| Clearances | 26 | 1.84 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 4.24 | 88 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Rafa Rodrigues makes 43 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 2.05 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.28 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 7.25 | n/a | 75 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.19 | 65 |
| 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 |
Rafa Rodrigues has committed 29 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly left wing back (14 appearances), also at left midfielder (2).
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Rafa Rodrigues previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Rafa Rodrigues has scored 3 assists across 23 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1275 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Rodrigues has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Rodrigues has created 19 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (33% success rate). Rafa Rodrigues has contributed 25 key passes and 40 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Rodrigues has registered 43 tackles (23 won), 11 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 397 from 496 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Rodrigues has won 56 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Rodrigues has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 2.
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 Dibba Al Fujairah on July 15th. Al Ain won 4-0. Rafa Rodrigues played 46 minutes, registering 4 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.44.
Recent matches
- July 15th4-0 winvsDibba Al Fujairah(46 mins, rating 7.44)
- February 6th5-0 winvsAl Dhafra(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- April 20th0-5 winatAl Sharjah(25 mins, rating 6.64)
- September 15th0-2 winatAl Bataeh(26 mins, rating 6.58)
- February 1st3-2 winvsShabab Al Ahli Dubai(70 mins, rating 6.34)
Teammates at Al Ain
Rafa Rodrigues currently plays alongside J. Loulendo, H. Muhammed, M. Palacios, Đorđe Skoko, Rafa Rodrigues, A. Jašić, I. Okpoti, Ramy Rabia, M. Ratnik, H. Rahimi, A. Niang, Y. Ben Khaleq, Sorin Ziane, Mohammed Al Baloushi, Adrian Șut, Baba Bello Ilou, Joshua Udoh, Erik, Valentino Lazaro, Mohammed Bu Sanda, Hazem Mohammad, Khalid Eissa, Jonatas Santos, Kaku, Soufiane Rahimi, A. Traoré and Georgios Giakoumakis at Al Ain.