All Football Players: Rafael Da Silva Brazilian Best Footballer 2012

Saturday 16 June 2012

Rafael Da Silva Brazilian Best Footballer 2012

Full name: Rafael Pereira da Silva
Date of birth: 9 July 1990
Age: 21
Place of birth: Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Nationality: Brazilian
Playing position: Right back Right winger
Current club: Manchester United
Number: 21
Team: Manchester United
Foot: right
Market value: 7.000.000 £
8.000.000 €
Player's agent: Stellar Football Ltd

Rafael Pereira da Silva (born 9 July 1990 in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro), commonly known as Rafael or Rafael da Silva, is a Brazilian football player, currently playing for Manchester United. He normally plays as a defender in a right back position, but can also play on the right side of midfield. He is the twin brother of Fábio, who also plays for Manchester United.

Rafael's professional football career began with Fluminense in Brazil, where he played at youth level. Rafael and his brother Fábio were brought to the attention of Manchester United by club scout Les Kershaw in the summer of 2005 while playing for Fluminense in a youth tournament in Hong Kong.

Rafael made his first start for Manchester United on 23 September 2008, playing at right back against Middlesbrough FC in the Third Round of the League Cup. His first start in European competition was away to Aalborg BK in the UEFA Champions League on 30 September. Selected ahead of Gary Neville and Wes Brown, Rafael turned in an impressive performance, creating problems for the Danish side with his attacking play and two well hit shots before being substituted on 66 minutes due to injury.