Rafael Barbosa (footballer, born 1983)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Barbosa and the second or paternal family name is do Nascimento.

Rafael Barbosa do Nascimento (born 10 August 1983) is a Brazilian former footballer.

Rafael Barbosa

Personal information
Full name	Rafael Barbosa do Nascimento
Date of birth	(1983-08-10) 10 August 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2005	Madureira	0	(0)
2005	→ Flamengo (SP) (loan)	0	(0)
2005	Olaria	0	(0)
2006–2007	Brusque	0	(0)
2007	Iguaçu	0	(0)
2008	Rio Branco (PR)	0	(0)
2008	CFZ (RJ)	0	(0)
2009	Brusque	0	(0)
2009	Volta Redonda	0	(0)
2009	FK Baku	7	(0)
2010–2011	Slavia Sofia	1	(0)
2011	Hajer Club	11	(0)
2012	America-RJ
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Barbosa never played in Brazil national league level, however he left for Europe in July 2009.

Biography

Brazil state leagues

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Barbosa started his career with Madureira, signed a 4+1⁄2-year contract on 1 July 2003.^[1] He was loaned to Flamengo (SP) in 2005.^[2] In October 2005 he was signed by Olaria.^[3]

In December 2005, he signed a 1-year contract with Brusque^[4] for 2006 Campeonato Catarinense. He extended his contract in December 2006 for 2007 Campeonato Catarinense.^[5]

In June 2007, he signed a 1-year contract with Iguaçu. He played 10 out of possible 22 games of 2007 Copa Paraná . In December 2007 he left for fellow Paraná state side Rio Branco (PR) for 2008 Campeonato Paranaense, started 14 out of possible 15 league matches.

In June 2008, he was signed by CFZ of 2008 Campeonato Carioca Segunda Divisão. He played 3 times for CFZ in stage 1 of the league.

Barbosa returned to Brusque in December 2008, signed a contract until the end of 2009 Campeonato Catarinense. He played 9 league matches for Brusque, out of possible 18 matches.

In April 2009 he returned to Rio again, this time signed by Volta Redonda for Copa Rio. He made his Cup debut on 21 May, round 8 of the second stage.^[6] He played 4 times in the cup before terminated his contract on 22 June.

Europe

In July 2009 he was signed by Azerbaijani club FK Baku.^[7] He played all 4 matches for Baku at 2009–10 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. However, he was released along with Daniel Opriţa on 16 October 2009 due to injury.^[8]

In 2010–11 season he left for Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia.^[9]

References

1. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E)RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 10/06/2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 10 June 2005. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
2. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E)RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 30/03/2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 30 March 2005. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
3. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E)RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 30/11/2005". CBF (in Portuguese). 30 November 2005. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
4. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E)RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 21/03/2006". CBF (in Portuguese). 21 March 2006. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
5. "BOLETIM INFORMATIVO DIÁRIO ELETRÔNICO (BID-E)RELAÇÃO PELA DATA 22/01/2007". CBF (in Portuguese). 22 January 2007. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
6. "(Match Report): 21/05/2009 – Copa Rio 2 Fase – 3 Rodada Returno GR D – Aperibeense x Volta Redonda" (PDF). FFERJ (in Portuguese). 21 May 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
7. "TRANSFERÊNCIAS PARA O EXTERIOR (2009)". CBF (in Portuguese). January 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
8. "Oprita and Barboza will leave "Baku"". FK Baku. 16 October 2009. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
9. "Футбол: Рафаел Барбоса подписа за 3 годиниа със Славия" [Football: Rafael Barbosa signed for 3 year with Slavia]. focus-sport (in Bulgarian). 25 August 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2011.

External links

• Slavia Sofia Profile
• Rafael Barbosa at Soccerway
• Profile on FK Baku Official Site
• Profile on Allsoccerplayers ^{[dead link‍]}