
Rafa Silva
Besiktas JK/M/
Player Info
Rafa Silva is a Portuguese international and a key creative force for giants Benfica, renowned for his agility, dribbling, and decisive contributions in big matches. Now 32, Silva's career trajectory has been one of steady ascent to the pinnacle of Portuguese football. After early promise at Braga, his move to Benfica saw him blossom into one of the Primeira Liga's most feared attacking midfielders. His highlights reel is packed with crucial goals in title deciders, dazzling runs in the UEFA Champions League, and match-winning performances in domestic cup finals. His honors are extensive, including multiple Portuguese league titles, Taça de Portugal wins, and Super Cup victories. Individually, he has been named in the Liga Portugal Team of the Season and is a regular in the national team setup. With his low centre of gravity and explosive acceleration, Rafa Silva remains a nightmare for defenders and a beloved figure at the Estádio da Luz, embodying the attacking verve of a modern Benfica side.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/21
5000000€
Transfer
2024/06/30
Signed
2016/08/30
16000000€
Transfer
2013/07/07
496000€
Transfer
2012/06/30
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
180
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
4
Accurate Passes Per Game
27
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
4





