Overview
- His journey began at Coritiba FC and took him through Schalke 04, Bayern Munich, Flamengo, Genoa, Olympiakos, Grêmio and São Paulo before returning home in early 2025.
- He amassed 332 Bundesliga appearances, ranking him third among Brazilian players in league history.
- During his eight-year spell at Bayern Munich, Rafinha won seven Bundesliga titles, four DFB-Pokals, the 2013 Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup.
- He also secured the 2019 Copa Libertadores and a Brazilian league title with Flamengo, further solidifying his South American legacy.
- In March, he took part in the Franz-Beckenbauer-Cup without Coritiba's approval, leading to the termination of his contract earlier this year.