Name: Rafael de Souza Pereira - Rafael Carioca



Country: Brazil
Club: Spartak Moscow | Atlético Mineiro
Shirt Number: 6 | 5
Position: ★DMF, CMF, CB
Side: RF/BS
Age: 24-27 years (18/06/1989) - 2013-16

Height: 179 cm
Weight: 72 kg

Attack: 65
Defence: 72
Balance: 77
Stamina: 84
Top Speed: 79
Acceleration: 79
Response: 76
Agility: 78
Dribble Accuracy: 78
Dribble Speed: 76
Short Pass Accuracy: 81
Short Pass Speed: 76
Long Pass Accuracy: 80
Long Pass Speed: 77
Shot Accuracy: 66
Shot Power: 78
Shot Technique: 66
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 72
Header: 73
Jump: 75
Technique: 78
Aggression: 65
Mentality: 70
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 74

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 5
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 5
Growth Type: Standard

CARDS:
S02 - Passer

SPECIAL ABILITIES:
★ Passing
★ Center

Attack/Defence Awareness: Balanced Minded

INFO:
Rafael Carioca is/was a relatively technical defensive midfielder with good passing skills, vision and a sense of positioning, known his ability to control the pace of the midfield; he came to prominence at Grêmio had a quick stint at Vasco da Gama and gained national prominence at Atlético Mineiro, where he was a key player due to his quality in passing the ball, transition between defense and attack and defensive consistency. At Spartak Moscow in Russia, he adapted well to European football and matured tactically, maintaining his efficiency even in a more physical and fast-paced environment. He later transferred to Tigres in Mexico, where he continued to be a reference in the containment and distribution sector, helping the club in victorious campaigns and reinforcing his image as a thinker and reliable defensive midfielder with personality on the field. Rafael built a solid career based on tactical intelligence and consistency at a high level.

Videos:
TODOS OS 5 GOLS DE RAFAEL CARIOCA PELO ATLÉTICO MG (COM NARRAÇÃO)
Rafael Carioca | Best Skills & Passes | Atletico Mineiro | HD 720p
Rafael Carioca - Spartak Moscow