Rafael Souza Silva Novais is a Brazilian footballer. Rafaiel is described as a 'towering defender'.[1][2]

Rafael Novais
Personal information
Full name Rafael Souza Silva Novais
Date of birth (1984-01-13) January 13, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.99 m (6 ft 6+12 in)
Position(s) Defender, Striker
Youth career
1998–2000 Bahia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Ponte Preta 92 (12)
2006–2007 América-SP 75 (5)
2007–2009 Palmeiras 53 (8)
2010 Rio Branco 43 (6)
2011 Buriram United 4 (0)
2011–2012 Bangkok Glass 32 (2)
2013 Perak 22 (0)
2014 PDRM FA 19 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 July 2013

Career

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Rafael has played in his native land Brazil for 4 different clubs, and also in Thailand with Bangkok Glass and Buriram United.

In December 2012, Rafael signed with Malaysia Super League team, Perak for 2013 Malaysia Super League season. He becomes a pillar of the Perak's defense since joining the team.

Rafael joined PDRM FA in December 2013 for the 2014 Malaysia Premier League campaign.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Exclusive: Rafael Novais proud regardless of defeat against Southern Tigers | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  2. ^ "Perak on the hunt for a foreign striker | SPORTS247.MY". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  3. ^ "Transfer News: Negeri Sembilan - PDRM friendly showcases both team's[sic] new signings | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
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