Raphael Silva da Arruda (born 20 April 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender. He joined Esteghlal the iranian two time asian champion in 2022 winter as a free agent.
![]() Raphael Silva in July 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Raphael Silva da Arruda[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1992-04-20) 20 April 1992 (age 30)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Cuiabá, Brazil[1] | ||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Centre Back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Esteghlal | ||
Number | 55 | ||
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– | Esteghlal | 19 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 October 2022 |
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]
Al-Faisaly
Esteghlal
Esteghlal F.C. – current squad | |
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