Rafael Nascimento
Rafael da Silva Nascimento (born 21 May 1984), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Oman Club in Oman First Division League.[1]
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rafael da Silva Nascimento | ||
Date of birth | 21 May 1984 | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Oman | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2001 | Olaria | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | Olaria | ||
2003–2009 | Vasco da Gama | ||
2008 | → Bahia (loan) | ? | (1) |
2009 | → Mesquita (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2009 | ABC | 6 | (0) |
2010 | Duque de Caxias | 1 | (0) |
2011–2013 | Saham | ? | (?) |
2013–2014 | Al-Urooba | 8 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Muscat | 24 | (5) |
2015– | Oman | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
Olaria
Nascimento began his professional footballing career in Brazil with his parent club Olaria Atlético Clube, based in his hometown, Rio de Janeiro. After spending a two-year spell in the youth teams of the club, he got promoted to the first team in 2001 and player there for the next 2 years.
Vasco da Gama
In 2003, Nascimento signed a long-term contract with another Rio de Janeiro-based and Brazilian top club, CR Vasco da Gama.[2]
Bahia
In 2008, Nascimento moved on loan from Vasco da Gama on a six-month deal to Salvador, Bahia-based Esporte Clube Bahia. He scored his only goal for the club on 16 August 2008 in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série B match against Sociedade Esportiva do Gama.[3] He helped the Bahia-based club achieve the runners-up position in the 2008 Campeonato Baiano.[4]
Mesquita
In 2009, Nascimento moved back to Rio de Janeiro and more accurately to Mesquita where he was signed by Mesquita Futebol Clube on a short-term loan deal from Vasco da Gama. He made his debut for the club on 13 March 2009 in a 5-1 loss against Americano Futebol Clube[5] and scored his first and only goal on 31 March 2009 in a 4-2 loss against Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube.[6] He scored 1 goal in 6 appearances for the Mesquita-based club in the 2009 Campeonato Carioca.
ABC
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Later in 2009, Nascimento moved to Natal, Rio Grande do Norte where he signed a short-term contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club, ABC Futebol Clube. He made his debut for the club on 13 June 2009 in a 1-0 win over Vila Nova Futebol Clube.[7] He made 6 appearances for the Natal-based club in the 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
Duque de Caxias
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In 2010, Nascimento moved to Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro where he signed a one-year contract with Campeonato Carioca club, Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube. He made only one appearance for the club on 3 February 2010 in a 1-1 draw against Volta Redonda Futebol Clube when he came on as a substitute for Vander Sacramento Vieira at the 71st minute of the game.[8][9]
Saham
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Saham SC
Nascimento first moved out of Brazil in 2011 to the Middle East and more accurately to Oman where he signed a two-year contract with Oman First Division League club, Saham SC. He helped the club win the 2011-12 Oman First Division League and in promotion to the 2012–13 Oman Elite League. In the 2012–13, he again put up an eye catching performance for the Saham-based club as he helped them secure the 3rd position in the 2012–13 Oman Elite League which earned the club a spot in the 2014 GCC Champions League.
Al-Urooba
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In 2013, Nascimento moved to the neighbor country to Oman, the United Arab Emirates where he signed a one-year contract with UAE First Division League club, Al-Urooba. He made his debut for the club on 7 September 2013 in a 2013–14 UAE President's Cup qualification match in a 4-0 win over Masafi Club[10] and scored his first goal in the same competition on 28 September 2013 in a 3-1 win over Masafi Club.[11] He made his UAE First Division League debut on 9 November 2013 in a 6-1 win over Al-Taawon C.S. Club[12] and scored his first goal in the competition on 26 December 2013 in a 2-2 draw against Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club.[13]
Muscat
In 2014, Nascimento returned to Oman and more accurately to Muscat, the capital city where he signed a one-year contract with Oman First Division League club, Muscat Club. He scored 5 goals in 24 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman First Division League and helped his club win their maiden Oman First Division League title in the 2014-15 season.[14]
Oman
On 1 September 2015, Nascimento signed a one-year contract with another Oman First Division League club, Oman Club.
Club career statistics
Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Mesquita | 2009 | Campeonato Carioca | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||
ABC | 2009 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
Duque de Caxias | 2010 | Campeonato Carioca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Al-Urooba | 2013-14 | UAE First Division League | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
Total | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||
Muscat | 2014-15 | Oman First Division League | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
Total | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | ||
Oman | 2015-16 | Oman First Division League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
Career total | 51 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 8 |
Honours
References
- "RAFAEL NASCIMENTO". SOCCERWAY.
- "Lançado por Joel, Rafael quer ano melhor". globoesporte.com.
- "BAHIA VS. GAMA 2 - 2". SOCCERWAY.
- "Bahia anuncia terceira contratação do Vasco na temporada". UOL Esporte.
- "AMERICANO VS. MESQUITA 5 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
- "DUQUE DE CAXIAS VS. MESQUITA 4 - 2". SOCCERWAY.
- "ABC VS. VILA NOVA 1 - 0". SOCCERWAY.
- "DUQUE DE CAXIAS VS. VOLTA REDONDA 1 - 1". SOCCERWAY.
- "Recém-contratado, Rafael já se despede do Duque de Caxias". LANCE!NET.
- "Al Orooba 4-0 Masafi". fanet.ae.
- "Masafi 1-3 Al Orooba". fanet.ae.
- "Al Taawon 1-6 Al Orooba". fanet.ae.
- "Al Orooba 2-2 Deba Al Hissin". fanet.ae.
- "مسقط وصلاله يصعدان للدوري العماني للمحترفين". KOOORA.
External links
- Rafael Nascimento at Soccerway
- Rafael da Silva Nascimento - SOCCER PUNTER
- Rafael Nascimento at Sambafoot (archived)
- Rafael da Silva Nascimento - GoalFace
- Rafael Nascimento at Goalzz.com (also in Arabic at Kooora.com)
- Rafael da Silva Nascimento - fanet.ae
- Rafael da Silva Nascimento - YouTube
- Rafael da Silva Nascimento - YouTube