Rafael Obrador

Rafael "Rafa" Obrador Burguera (born 24 February 2004 ) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Serie A club Sassuolo, on loan from Primeira Liga club Benfica. On 10 October 2019, while still a youth, he signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a deal until 2024.

On 19 July 2020, before even having appeared with the reserves, Obrador made his first team – and La Liga – debut for the Bermellones, coming on as a late substitute for Iddrisu Baba in a 2–2 away draw against Osasuna, as his side was already relegated.

Real Madrid On 5 October 2020, Obrador moved to Real Madrid and returned to youth football. He finished his formation in 2022, being promoted to reserve team Real Madrid Castilla ahead of the 2022–23 season.

Obrador immediately became a starter for Raúl's side, as Castilla narrowly missed out promotion.

Loan to Deportivo La Coruña On 21 August 2024, Obrador was loaned to Segunda División side Deportivo La Coruña, for one year.

Benfica On 11 July 2025, Obrador was signed by Benfica until 2030.

Loan to Torino After making just one appearance for Benfica (as well as two appearances for the B-team) during the first half of the season, on 19 January 2026, Obrador was sent on loan to Serie A club Torino until the end of the 2025–26 campaign. The deal included an optional buy-clause, reported to be around €9 million.

Loan to Sassuolo On 14 August 2026, Obrador returned to Italy to join Sassuolo on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €7 million.

International career Obrador represented the Spain under-16s in a 3–3 tie against Mexico on 4 December 2019, where he scored the equalizer.

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Honours Benfica Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2025