Rafael Paraíba
Brazilian footballer
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Rafael Alves Targino (born 3 February 1989), most known as Rafael or Rafael Paraíba, is a Brazilian striker who currently a free agent.
Full name
Rafael Alves Targino
Date of birth
3 February 1989
Place of birth
Pilões, Paraíba, Brazil
Height
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Alves Targino | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Pilões, Paraíba, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Botafogo da Paraíba | |||
| 2006–2007 | Internacional | ||
| 2008–2009 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Grêmio | 3 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Brasil de Pelotas (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Hajduk Split (loan) | 12 | (2) |
| 2010 | Mersin İdmanyurdu | 5 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Cerâmica | 18 | (11) |
| 2011 | Guarany Futebol Clube | ||
| 2011 | Esporte Clube Cruzeiro | ||
| 2011 | SC Zofingen | ||
| 2012 | Fluminense | ||
| 2013– 16 | F.C. Osaka | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
Rafael left on loan to Campeonato Gaúcho side Brasil de Pelotas in January 2009. In July 2009 he left for Croatian side Hajduk Split along with Thiaguinho.[1] On 15 July 2010 he signed a 1-year contract with Turkish First League side Mersin İdmanyurdu, but returned to Brazil in September 2010, signed a 1-year contract with Cerâmica.[2] He played 10 matches for the team at 2010 Copa FGF.,[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] scored 2 goals.