Raphael Silva
Brazilian footballer
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Raphael Silva da Arruda (born 20 April 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who most recently played as a centre-back for Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly.
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Silva with Esteghlal in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raphael Silva da Arruda[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1992[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Cuiabá, Brazil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Faisaly | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Rio Preto | 29 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Ponte Preta | 9 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Boa (loan) | 26 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Criciúma | 54 | (2) |
| 2018 | Goiás | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Boavista | 13 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Al-Faisaly | 67 | (6) |
| 2022–2025 | Esteghlal | 71 | (2) |
| 2025– | Al-Faisaly | 8 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 November 2025 | |||
Career
Born in Cuiabá, Silva started his senior career in 2010 with Rio Preto Esporte Clube, in Paulista A2. On 19 July 2013, he joined Série A club Associação Atlética Ponte Preta.[1] On 25 July, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 defeat against Nacional Futebol Clube in the Copa do Brasil.
After struggling to get playing time, Silva was loaned out to Boa Esporte Clube on 1 April 2015.[2] On 23 May, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Paraná Clube.[3] On 13 January 2016, he joined Criciúma Esporte Clube on a two-year contract.[4] On 18 July 2017, he injured himself during a match against Boa Esporte Clube, returning to play three months later in late October.[5]
On 8 January 2018, Silva switched to Goiás Esporte Clube.[6] However, after being rarely used, he terminated his contract with the club on 28 June.[7] Two days later, he moved abroad and signed for Portuguese club Boavista on a three-year contract.[8]
On 30 May 2019, Silva signed Saudi club Al-Faisaly FC on a one-year contract.[9] On 31 January 2022, Silva was released by Al-Faisaly.[10]
On 19 August 2025, Silva returned to Al-Faisaly on a one-year contract.[11]
Career statistics
- As of 29 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Esteghlal | 2021–22 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 3 | ||
| Total | 71 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 71 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 91 | 3 | ||
Honours
Al-Faisaly
Esteghlal