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Rafael Carioca (Rafael de Souza Pereira) was born on 18 June, 1989 in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian footballer. Discover Rafael Carioca's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 34 years old?
| Popular As |
Rafael de Souza Pereira |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
18 June, 1989 |
| Birthday |
18 June |
| Birthplace |
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 34 years old group.
Rafael Carioca Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Rafael Carioca height is 1.85 m .
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1.85 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rafael Carioca Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rafael Carioca worth at the age of 34 years old? Rafael Carioca’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Rafael Carioca's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Rafael Carioca Social Network
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Timeline
Rafael de Souza Pereira (18 June 1989), known as Rafael Carioca, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga MX club Tigres UANL.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Carioca joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2006, from Profute.
In 2007, Rafael Carioca captained the Brazil under-20 side and featured in the Sendai Cup for the under-18s in the same year, but was an unused substitute in the tournament.
Promoted to the first team after captaining the under-20 side in the 2008 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior by Vágner Mancini, he was subsequently relegated back to the youth sides, as the manager complained about his attitude.
Promoted back to the main squad in March 2008 by new manager Celso Roth, Rafael Carioca made his first team debut on 26 March, coming on as a substitute for Nunes in a 4–1 Campeonato Gaúcho away routing of 15 de Novembro.
He made his Série A debut on 10 May, starting in a 1–0 away win against São Paulo, and finished the campaign as a first-choice in the central midfield, creating a strong partnership with William Magrão and appearing in 34 matches.
In December 2008, Rafael Carioca joined Russian club FC Spartak Moscow on a five-year contract.
He made his debut abroad on 15 March, starting in a 1–1 home draw against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Rafael Carioca spent the 2010 season on loan at Vasco da Gama, being an undisputed starter.
Upon returning, he also became a first-choice, and scored his first professional goal on 6 May 2012, netting the winner in a 3–2 away defeat of Zenit.
On 13 August 2014, Rafael Carioca returned to his home country after being presented at Atlético Mineiro, agreeing to a year-long loan deal.
Upon arriving, he became a first-choice player in Atlético's team that went on to win that year's Copa do Brasil, overcoming longtime incumbent.
Rafael Carioca had a solid start in the following season, which included an impressive goal against Colo-Colo in the Copa Libertadores and a Campeonato Mineiro win, again as a part of the team's starting eleven.
On 21 July 2015, Atlético bought 50% of Rafael Carioca's federative rights, agreeing to a permanent four-year deal.
He received his first international call-up for the senior squad on 22 August 2016, for matches against Ecuador and Colombia.
In his first season, he played the historical final against rivals C.F. Monterrey.
In the first leg the teams tied by 1–1 at the Estadio Universitario.
In the Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Tigres beat Monterrey by 2–1 with goals of Edu Vargas and Francisco Meza, as Rafael Carioca played a key role by assisting Meza with a cross from the right wing to score the second goal.
Besides, in a successful six-year career so far with Tigres, he has won the 2018 and 2023 Campeón de Campeones; 2020 CONCACAF Champions Cup; 2020 Campeones Cup and Clausura 2019 and Clausura 2023 season of the Mexican League, besides, runner-ups of the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup against Bayern Munich.
