Rafinha (footballer, born 1982)
For other people known as Rafinha, see Rafinha.
With Gent in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rafael Scapini de Almeida | ||
Date of birth | June 29, 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Brazil | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder, Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | HJK Helsinki | ||
Number | TBA | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
–2005 | Campinas | ||
2005–2007 | AC Oulu | 67 | (13) |
2008–2009 | Tampere United | 48 | (8) |
2010–2011 | HJK Helsinki | 44 | (3) |
2011–2016 | Gent | 100 | (2) |
2016- | HJK Helsinki | 13 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 24, 2016. |
Rafael Scapini de Almeida (born June 29, 1982), commonly known as Rafinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁɐˈfĩɲɐ]), is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Finnish team HJK Helsinki of the Veikkausliiga.
It has been widely speculated in the Finnish media if Rafinha was applying for the Finnish citizenship. National team manager Mixu Paatelainen has expressed his interest in adding Rafinha to the national team roster. Rafinha has a Finnish wife and two children.
References
- Guardian Football
- www.kaagent.be
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