Rafael Vieira (footballer, born 1992)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael José Fernandes Teixeira Vieira | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Braga, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Paços de Ferreira | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2011 | Vitória SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Vitória SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Lousada (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 2012 | → Ribeirão (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Vitória SC B | 15 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Ribeirão | 16 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Bragança | 61 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Vilaverdense | 58 | (4) |
| 2018–2019 | Sporting Covilhã | 27 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Farense | 15 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Académica | 32 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Nacional | 52 | (2) |
| 2023 | Al-Bukiryah | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Leixões | 34 | (0) |
| 2025– | Paços de Ferreira | 6 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 November 2025 | |||
Rafael José Fernandes Teixeira Vieira, known as Rafael Vieira or Rafa Vieira (born 9 July 1992) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Paços de Ferreira.
Club career
He made his professional debut in the Segunda Liga for Vitória SC B on 18 August 2012 in a game against Sporting B.[1]
On 9 June 2021, he moved to Nacional on a two-year contract.[2]
On 30 June 2023, Vieira joined Saudi First Division side Al-Bukiryah.[3]
On 9 August 2023, Vieira left Al-Bukiryah without playing a single game and joined Leixões.[4]
On 7 August 2025, Vieira moved to Paços de Ferreira on a one-season deal.[5]
References
- ^ "Game Report by Soccerway". Soccerway. 18 August 2012.
- ^ "RAFAEL VIEIRA É REFORÇO POR DUAS ÉPOCAS" (in Portuguese). Nacional. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Rafael Vieira aumenta lote de portugueses na Arábia Saudita".
- ^ "Rafael Vieira reforça o Leixões".
- ^ "Rafael Vieira é o novo reforço pacense" [Rafael Vieira is the new reinforcement for Paços de Ferreira.] (in Portuguese). F.C. Paços de Ferreira. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
External links
- Rafael Vieira at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Rafael Vieira at Soccerway