Liga Portugal
6×
2023/2024
#27
Rafa Silva is an attacker from Portugal who plays for Benfica, wearing shirt number 27. This season he has scored 1 goal in 2 appearances. Born in 1993, he stands 1.72 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
Known as
R. Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
Position
Attacker
Team
Benfica
Nationality
Portugal
Date of birth
17 May 1993
Age
33 years
Height
1.72 m
Weight
62 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
27
Season statistics
2
Matches
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
L
W
D
W
Trophy cabinet · 8 won
UEFA Nations League
1×
2018/2019
European Championship
1×
2016
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Rafa Silva so far
Rafa Silva's career began at Feirense. He moved to Sporting Braga in 2013 for €496k, to Benfica in 2016 for €16m and then to Benfica in 2026, among 4 recorded transfers in total. He has won 18 trophies, including Liga Portugal, UEFA Nations League, European Championship. He currently plays for Benfica, with 1 goal in 2 appearances this season.
Career history · 4 transfers
-
2026
Beşiktaş Benfica
-
2024
Benfica Beşiktaş
-
2016
Sporting Braga Benfica
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2013
Feirense Sporting Braga
Frequently asked questions about Rafa Silva
What team does Rafa Silva play for?
Rafa Silva plays for Benfica.
What position does Rafa Silva play?
Rafa Silva plays as an attacker, usually as a secondary striker.
How old is Rafa Silva?
Rafa Silva is 33 years old, born on 17 May 1993.
How tall is Rafa Silva?
Rafa Silva is 1.72 m (5′8″) tall.
How many goals has Rafa Silva scored this season?
Rafa Silva has scored 1 goal in 2 appearances this season.
Where is Rafa Silva from?
Rafa Silva is from Portugal.
Which teams has Rafa Silva played for?
Rafa Silva has played for Feirense, Sporting Braga, Benfica and Beşiktaş.
What shirt number does Rafa Silva wear?
Rafa Silva wears shirt number 27 for Benfica.
When did Rafa Silva join Benfica?
Rafa Silva joined Benfica from Beşiktaş on 22 January 2026.