About Rafinha
Born 2006. Rafinha is a Brazilian association football player.
Rafael Lima da Silva (born 17 April 2006), commonly known as Rafinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a left-back for Sport Recife.
Career Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Rafinha joined the youth categories of Sport Recife in 2023, from ABC. On 5 December 2024, he renewed his contract until 2027.
Rafinha made his first team debut on 11 January 2025, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano away draw against Afogados, as the club fielded an under-20 squad. Promoted to the main squad by head coach Daniel Paulista in July 2025, he made his Série A debut on 7 December, coming on as a half-time substitute for Luan Cândido in a 4–0 home loss to Grêmio, as the club was already relegated.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rafinha?
Brazilian footballer (born 2006)
When was Rafinha born?
Rafinha was born on 17 April 2006.
What is Rafinha's occupation?
Rafinha is an association football player.
What nationality is Rafinha?
Rafinha is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rafinha (footballer, born 2006)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafinha. https://biography.guide/rafinha-association-football-player-2006/
MLA: "Rafinha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafinha-association-football-player-2006/.
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