Zé Rafael — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · Santos · BRA-Serie A · age 33 · €1.6m
Zé Rafael is a tenacious defensive midfielder, showcasing his strength in duels with a top 15% ranking among his peers. While he contributes less in attacking metrics, his ability to disrupt opposition play and maintain possession is invaluable. However, his injury history has limited his availability, making durability a concern. Overall, he stands out as a reliable presence in the midfield, adept at breaking up play, even if he carries some risk in fitness.
Strengths
- Duels won /90
Weaknesses
- Key passes /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Big chances created /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Zé Rafael?
- The players most statistically similar to Zé Rafael (central midfielder) are Daniel Requena, Noah Mbamba, Jandro Orellana, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Zé Rafael play?
- Zé Rafael plays as a central midfielder for Santos in the BRA-Serie A.
- What is Zé Rafael's market value?
- Zé Rafael's market value is €1.6m.
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