Rafa Soares
Portugal
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R. Soares
Estrela AmadoraDefenderRafa Soares 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Rafa Soares has appeared in 7 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.29 | 89 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 15 | 2.10 | 96 |
| Chances created | 15 | 2.14 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.29 | 83 |
Rafa Soares has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rafa Soares has 2 assists and 15 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. Rafa Soares has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 249 | 35.60 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 200 | 28.60 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.71 | 36 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 2.14 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 5.29 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 5.71 | 67 |
Rafa Soares has completed 200 of 249 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.14 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Duels won | 13 | 1.86 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.57 | 21 |
| Touches | 429 | 61.30 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 99 | 14.14 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.57 | 68 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.43 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.29 | 68 |
Rafa Soares completes 0 dribbles and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 1.29 | 43 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.43 | 10 |
| Clearances | 30 | 4.29 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 2.71 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Rafa Soares makes 9 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.29 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.29 | 2 |
| 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 Soares has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafa Soares previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 24 | 1,711 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 6.82 |
 Taça De Portugal | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 26 | 2,090 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 40 | 7.04 |
 Super League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 12 | 872 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7.34 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 26 | 2,297 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 6.99 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 30 | 2,542 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 40 | 7.09 |
About Rafa Soares
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, Rafa Soares has scored 2 assists across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Soares has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Soares has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Rafa Soares has contributed 15 key passes and 49 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Soares has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 3 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 200 from 249 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Soares has won 13 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Soares has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Rafa Soares
Rafa Soares is a 31-year-old defender playing for Estrela Amadora in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. Rafa Soares is left-footed and wears the number 55 shirt. Born on 9 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Soares's most recent match was away at Academico Viseu on February 19th. Estrela Amadora lost 0-2. Rafa Soares played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- February 19th0-2 lossvsAcademico Viseu(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- January 29th3-3 drawatRio Ave(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- April 20th2-1 winvsSporting Braga(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- January 25th2-2 drawvsFamalicão(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- August 22nd2-3 winatNacional(90 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Rafa Soares and Estrela Amadora are next in action on March 15th against Arouca in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arouca vs Estrela Amadora match preview.
Teammates at Estrela Amadora
Rafa Soares currently plays alongside Max Scholze, Si-woo Yang, Leandro Antonetti, Stefan Leković, Lucas Mincarelli, Diogo Pinto, Ianis Stoica, Luan Patrick, Santiago Ferreira Serra, Kevin Höög Jansson, Alisson Souza de Jesus, Emerson Vanga, René Mitongo, Jeremy Arévalo, David Grilo, Tom Moustier, Lovro Zvonarek, Bernardo Schappo, Rafa Soares, Abraham Marcus, B. Souza, Eddy Doué, Rodrigo Dudok, Joan Jordán, Robinho, Atanas Chernev, Léo Linck and Jefferson Encada at Estrela Amadora.