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Rafael Sobreira da Costa

b. 1981

Brazilian footballer

Association football player
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About Rafael Sobreira da Costa

Born 1981. Rafael Sobreira da Costa is a Brazilian association football player.

Rafael Sobreira da Costa, nickname is Rafael Paty (born March 15, 1981) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

He was born in Paty do Alferes. His previous clubs include U.D. Leiria in Portugal, Ituano (SP), Caxias do Sul (RS), Noroeste (SP) and Atlético Ibirama (SC), Lages (SC), América (RJ) and Olaria (RJ). He also played in South Korea for Jeju United.

Rafael Paty signed with Remo in 2014, but after failing to win a place with the first team, he was loaned to Parauapebas for the initial phase of the 2015 Campeonato Paraense. Upon his return to Remo, Paty led the club to its 44th Campeonato Paraense title, scoring both goals and earning man of the match as Remo defeated Independente 2–0 in the final.

Honours Tupi Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2011

Remo Campeonato Paraense: 2014, 2015

Pérolas Negras Campeonato Carioca Série B2: 2017

Individual 2005 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 9 goals 2012 Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 12 goals 2014 Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 13 goals 2015 Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 6 goals

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Important facts

Born
15 March 1981, Paty do Alferes
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rafael Sobreira da Costa?

Brazilian footballer

When was Rafael Sobreira da Costa born?

Rafael Sobreira da Costa was born on 15 March 1981 in Paty do Alferes.

What is Rafael Sobreira da Costa's occupation?

Rafael Sobreira da Costa is an association football player.

What nationality is Rafael Sobreira da Costa?

Rafael Sobreira da Costa is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rafael Sobreira da Costa

· Wikidata: Q7282326

· DBpedia: Rafael Paty

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