Raphael Aflalo
Raphael Aflalo Lopes Martins (born 8 July 1996) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Portuguese club Felgueiras on loan from Portimonense.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raphael Aflalo Lopes Martins | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Felgueiras | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2017 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Mirandela | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Aves | 5 | (0) |
| 2020– | Portimonense | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | → Felgueiras (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:01, 9 March 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Aflalo made his professional debut with Aves in a 1-0 Primeira Liga loss to Porto on 3 November 2019.[1]
On 18 August 2021, he joined Felgueiras on loan.[2]
Personal life
On 20 April 2017, Aflalo fatally struck and killed a 17-year old in Brazil. In September 2019 Aflalo was not charged with homicide, his defense stating his vision was obstructed by another vehicle. Aflalo paid compensation to the victim's family to close the civil case.[3] In March 2022, Aflalo received a suspended prison sentence for his role in the fatal accident and was required to carry out community service, as well as pay a fine. Police documents revealed that he had been speeding and his driving licence had expired.[4][5]
References
- "Porto vs. Desportivo Aves - 3 November 2019 - Soccerway".
- "Raphael Aflalo vai vestir" (in Portuguese). Felgueiras. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- "Aflalo: a estreia pelo Desp. Aves no Dragão após trágico acidente". TVI24.
- "Brazilian goalkeeper avoids prison after death by dangerous driving conviction". Caught Offside.
- "Raphael Aflalo convicted of killing 17-year-old". A Bola.
External links
- Raphael Aflalo at Soccerway