SL Benfica - Rafa Silva, #27
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Born in Vila Franca de Xira and raised in Forte da Casa, the elusive forward took his first steps at Povoense and Alverca before turning professional with Feirense in 2012.
A move to Braga in 2013 brought him to national prominence: he made 127 appearances for the Minho club, scoring 26 goals and lifting the Taça de Portugal in 2016. That summer Benfica invested 16.4 million euros to bring him to the Estádio da Luz.
Over eight seasons he became one of the most decisive players of his generation in red, winning three Primeira Liga titles, the Taça de Portugal and three Supertaças Cândido de Oliveira. His finest campaign came in 2018-19, when he scored a career-best 17 league goals, and he was voted SL Benfica Player of the Year in 2022.
Capped 25 times by Portugal between 2014 and 2021, he went to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was a European champion at UEFA Euro 2016 and a UEFA Nations League winner in 2019, also featuring at Euro 2020.
After leaving for Beşiktaş in June 2024, Rafa returned home on 22 January 2026, signing until June 2028.
A move to Braga in 2013 brought him to national prominence: he made 127 appearances for the Minho club, scoring 26 goals and lifting the Taça de Portugal in 2016. That summer Benfica invested 16.4 million euros to bring him to the Estádio da Luz.
Over eight seasons he became one of the most decisive players of his generation in red, winning three Primeira Liga titles, the Taça de Portugal and three Supertaças Cândido de Oliveira. His finest campaign came in 2018-19, when he scored a career-best 17 league goals, and he was voted SL Benfica Player of the Year in 2022.
Capped 25 times by Portugal between 2014 and 2021, he went to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was a European champion at UEFA Euro 2016 and a UEFA Nations League winner in 2019, also featuring at Euro 2020.
After leaving for Beşiktaş in June 2024, Rafa returned home on 22 January 2026, signing until June 2028.
Average Fan Rating
3 rated matches
6.3
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguese League | 10 | 230 | 70 | 54 | 24 | - |
 UEFA Champions League | 9 | 50 | 14 | 4 | 6 | - |
 Portuguese Cup | 8 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
 UEFA Europa League | 5 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 1 | - |
 League Cup | 8 | 19 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Career | - | 358 | 105 | 70 | 35 | 1 |
Market Value
€15.5M €5.5M
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 OCT SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 8 | H | 2-0 | XI←73' | 76' | ||
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | 3-1 | XI←74' | 80' | ||
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | XI←72' | 74' | ||
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | XI←86' | 89' | ||
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | 0-3 | XI←61' | 62' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | 1-3 | 1 | 55' | |
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | 3-1 | 1 | 2' | |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | 0-7 | 1 | 14' | |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | 1 | 3' | |
23 JUL THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingSecond Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | A | 2-1 | 1 | 43' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | 1-3 | 1 | 60' | |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | 0-7 | 1 | 47' | |
30 JUL THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingSecond Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | H | 5-0 | 1 | 11' | |
12 MAY SUN 18:00 |  Portugal League BetclicMatchday 33 | H | 5-0 | 1 | 77' | |
25 FEB SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 23 | H | 4-0 | 1 | 59' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 FEB THU 20:45 | Portuguese Cup PlacardSemi-Final (1st Leg) | A | 2-1 | 1 | 79' | |
19 JAN FRI 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 18 | H | 2-0 | 1 | 55' | |
20 SEP WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 1 | H | 0-2 | 1 | 54' | |
26 AUG SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 2-3 | 1 | 67' | |
14 AUG MON 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | A | 3-2 | 1 | 65' |
Latest Red Cards
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 APR WED 20:45 | Portuguese Cup PlacardSemi-Final (2nd Leg) | A | 1-0 | 90+5' |