Portuguese footballer (born 2002)
Rafael Nel|
| Full name |
Rafael Ferreira Nel |
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| Date of birth |
(2005-04-03) 3 April 2005 (age 19) |
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| Place of birth |
Amadora, Portugal |
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| Height |
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
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| Position(s) |
Forward |
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|
Current team |
Sporting CP |
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| Number |
86 |
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|
| 2010–2018 |
Benfica |
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| 2018–2020 |
Belenenses |
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| 2020–2023 |
Sporting CP |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2023– |
Sporting CP B |
28 |
(8) |
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| 2024– |
Sporting CP |
0 |
(0) |
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| 2023 |
Portugal U19 |
7 |
(2) |
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| 2024– |
Portugal U20 |
1 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:14, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:14, 6 October 2024 (UTC) |
Rafael Ferreira Nel (born 3 April 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP.
Club career
Nel began playing football with the academy of Benfica before moving to Belenenses, and then finishing his development with Sporting CP in 2020. He signed his first professional contract with Sporting on 22 November 2022.[1] He was promoted to Sporting CP B in the Liga 3 for the 2023–24 season. He made his senior and professional debut with the senior Sporting squad in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League win over Young Boys on 15 February 2024.[2] On 13 August 2024, he again extended his contract with Sporting until 2029.[3]
International career
Nel is a youth international for Portugal. He was called up to the Portugal U20s for a set of friendlies in March 2024.[4]
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