Rafael Gonzaga

Rafael de Andrade Gonzaga (born 7 February 2008) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Santos.

Club career Born in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Gonzaga joined Santos FC' youth setup in 2019, aged ten. In June 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until May 2027.

In March 2026, Gonzaga began training with the first team, after Vinicius Lira suffered a knee injury. He made his senior debut on 8 April, starting in a 1–0 Copa Sudamericana away loss to Deportivo Cuenca.

Gonzaga made his Série A debut on 19 April 2026, coming on as a half-time substitute for Moisés in a 3–2 home loss to Fluminense. On 8 May, he had his link renewed until December 2030.

International career In 2023, Gonzaga played with the Brazil national under-15 team. In September 2024, he was called up to the under-16s for the year's South American U-16 Championship.

In March 2025, Gonzaga was called up to the under-17 team for the 2025 South American U-17 Championship. He featured in five matches during the competition, as his nation lifted the trophy.

On 28 July 2026, Gonzaga and another two Santos players were called up to the under-20 team for two friendlies against Bolivia.

Career statistics

Honours Santos U20 2025

Brazil U17 South American U-17 Championship: 2025