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Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza, commonly known as Rafinha, (born 7 September 1985) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. His name translated to English literally means 'Little Rafa'. He is known as a skilled defender with good passing skills, quick pace, agility and a strong shot.
Rafael dos Santos de Oliveira (born 30 June 1987), commonly known as Rafinha, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League.
Rafinha scored in the final as Ulsan Hyundai defeated Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia to win the 2012 AFC Champions League. He subsequently represented Ulsan Hyundai in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, playing in both matches and earning recognition in FIFA's official technical report.
Rafael Scapini de Almeida (born June 29, 1982), commonly known as Rafinha , 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.
Rafinha is the diminutive form of the given name Rafael. It can refer to:
- Rafinha (footballer, born 1985), Brazilian footballer playing for Bayern Munich
- Rafinha (footballer, born 1992), Brazilian footballer playing for Ferroviária
- Rafinha (footballer, born 1987), Brazilian footballer playing for Ulsan Hyundai
- Rafinha (footballer, born 1982), Brazilian footballer playing for K.A.A. Gent
- Rafinha (footballer, born 1993), Spanish-Brazilian footballer playing for FC Barcelona
- Rafael Rebello (born 1980), Brazilian mixed martial artist
- Rafaela de Miranda Travalão (born 1988), Brazilian footballer playing for the women's national football team and Boston Breakers of the NWSL
Rafael Alcántara do Nascimento (born 12 February 1993), commonly known as Rafinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team.
Rafinha started his career with Barcelona, making his debut with the first team in 2011. After a loan at Celta de Vigo, he played his first league match for the Catalans in 2014.
Rafinha represented both Spain and Brazil at youth level before debuting with the latter at senior level in 2015.
Rafael Diniz Alves e Silva (born 21 June 1992), commonly known as Rafinha, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Associação Ferroviária de Esportes as an attacking midfielder.