Rafael Fernandes (footballer)
Rafael Tavares Gomes Fernandes (born 28 June 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Arouca. Professional career
A youth product of Sporting CP since 2010, he started playing with their reserves in the 2021-22 season. On 11 July 2022, he transferred to Arouca in the Primeira Liga signing a 3-year contract. He made his professional debut as a half-time substitute in a 4–0 Primeira Liga loss to Benfica on 5 August 2022.

International career
Fernandes is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U18s and U20s. References

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2002 births
Living people
Footballers from Setúbal
Portuguese men's footballers
Portugal men's youth international footballers
Portuguese people of Cape Verdean descent
Sporting CP B players
F.C. Arouca players
Primeira Liga players
Liga Portugal 2 players
Men's association football defenders