Rafael de Souza Pereira
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No to be confused with Rafael Felipe Barreto also widely known as Rafael Carioca.
Rafael de Souza Pereira (born January 16, 1989 in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
), most commonly known as Rafael Carioca, is a Brazil
ian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Spartak Moscow
.
in the same year but was an unused substitute in the tournament.
He was promoted to the first team after captaining the youth side in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior by the coach Vágner Mancini, but soon was relegated to the youth squad because of his lack of commitment in pre-season training. Before the beginning of the 2008 Brazilian Serie A
, Mancini was fired and Rafael earned a new chance from the coach Celso Roth
, the same coach who promoted Ronaldinho
to the first team in 1998. He became the team's first-choice in the central midfield and created a strong partnership with William Magrão
. Appearing as a defensive midfielder, Rafael missed just one league match and received just five yellow cards during the season.
. The deal is set to be around of € 4 million and must be confirmed after the season's end.
Rafael de Souza Pereira (born January 16, 1989 in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
), most commonly known as Rafael Carioca, is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Spartak Moscow
FC Spartak Moscow
FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times...
.
Grêmio
Rafael came to Grêmio in 2006, as an amateur player. In 2007, he captained the Under-20 side and featured in the Sendai Cup for the Brazil Under-18 national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in the same year but was an unused substitute in the tournament.
He was promoted to the first team after captaining the youth side in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior by the coach Vágner Mancini, but soon was relegated to the youth squad because of his lack of commitment in pre-season training. Before the beginning of the 2008 Brazilian Serie A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008
The 38th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row...
, Mancini was fired and Rafael earned a new chance from the coach Celso Roth
Celso Roth
Celso Juarez Roth, usually known as Celso Roth , is a Brazilian football manager.- Coaching career :...
, the same coach who promoted Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
to the first team in 1998. He became the team's first-choice in the central midfield and created a strong partnership with William Magrão
Willian Henrique Antunes
Willian Henrique Antunes most commonly known as Willian Magrão, is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Grêmio.-External links:...
. Appearing as a defensive midfielder, Rafael missed just one league match and received just five yellow cards during the season.
Spartak
On November 29, it was reported that the midfielder was very close to joining Russian club Spartak MoscowFC Spartak Moscow
FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times...
. The deal is set to be around of € 4 million and must be confirmed after the season's end.