Rafael Stats
Club: Sao Paulo · Position: Goalkeeper.
Next: Sao Paulo v Fluminense · Serie A · Fri 20 Nov, 00:30 GMT · Fluminense allow 4.4 shots on target per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Rafael (Sao Paulo, goalkeeper) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 41 appearances in 2026 (3668 minutes, all competitions). Saves per 90 in Serie A: 2.45, higher than 10% of 30 goalkeepers. Started 41 of 41. Next: Sao Paulo v Fluminense, Fri 20 Nov, 00:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Rafael has 31 appearances and 2759 minutes in Serie A 2026 as a goalkeeper for Sao Paulo.
Across 31 appearances in Serie A matches, Rafael averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.0 per match, the 36th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players.
Rafael (Sao Paulo) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.1 per match across 41 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 5 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 41 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Rafael is a goalkeeper at Sao Paulo, with 31 appearances and 2759 minutes in Serie A 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.0 per match across 31 appearances in Serie A matches, the 36th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players. Rafael has started 41 of 41 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 89 minutes. That is 90% of the Serie A minutes available to him (2759 of 3060 across 34 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Rafael has saved 70.8% of the shots on target faced in Serie A 2026 (saves ÷ saves plus goals conceded), facing 3.46 shots on target per 90, with clean sheets in 29.0% of appearances. Home and away differ: 0.63 goals conceded per 90 at home (1573 minutes) against 1.43 away (1636 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 30 Serie A goalkeepers with 450+ minutes: clean sheets in 29.0% of appearances — higher than 77%.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Goalkeepers, Serie A 2026 (n = 30): Clean sheets (strong, 77th percentile) and Discipline (strong, 73rd percentile). Lower on the radar: Saves (10th percentile) and Goals prevented (17th percentile), against 30 Goalkeepers, Serie A 2026 (n = 30).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 5.0, 0.4, 1.7, 3.8, 3.4 — broadly level, averaging 2.9 against a season figure of 2.1. Discipline: two yellow cards in 41 appearances in 2026. Next up: Sao Paulo v Fluminense, Fri 20 Nov, 00:30 GMT (Serie A). Fluminense allow 4.4 shots on target per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Goalkeepers, Serie A 2026 (n = 30): S. Rochet, A. Rossi and Hugo Souza (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 41 of 41 appearances · 89 minutes per appearance · 90% of the Serie A minutes available (2759 of 3060).
Serie A only: 31 apps · 2 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 3 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Serie A Impact leaderboard.
Rafael Stats per 90 · Serie A 2026, goalkeeper
| Stat | Rafael | vs goalkeepers | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savesper 90 | 2.45 | higher than 10% | 3.07 |
| Save % (saves ÷ shots on target faced) | 70.8% | higher than 33% | 74.5% |
| Goals concededper 90 | 1.01 | fewer than 67% | 1.05 |
| Clean sheetsof appearances | 29.0% | higher than 77% | 34.3% |
| Passesper 90 | 25.38 | higher than 57% | 20.61 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | higher than 50% | 65.7% |
Per 90 minutes over 2759 minutes in Serie A 2026. Ranked against 30 Serie A goalkeepers with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 3258 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 2+ saves4 of 9
- 3+ saves2 of 9
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-05 to 2026-11-05, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Serie A 2026, goalkeeper
Rafael · Goalkeepers, Serie A 2026 (n = 30) median
| Axis | Rafael | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savessaves p90 | 2.45 | 3.25 | 10th |
| Goals preventedsaves − goals conceded p90 (proxy) | 1.44 | 2.01 | 17th |
| Clean sheetsshare of appearances | 29.0% | 19.8% | 77th |
| Distributionpasses p90 | 25.38accuracy 68.0% | 24.83 | 57th |
| Handling errorsfouls + penalties conceded p90 (fewer is better) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 32nd |
| Penalties savedcount | 0 | 0 | 38th |
| Disciplinecards p90 (fewer is better) | 0.03 | 0.08 | 27th |
| Match ratingaverage rating | 6.87 | 6.97 | 33rd |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Handling errors and Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 2759 minutes in Serie A 2026. Cohort: 30 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Serie A
2 per match — 36th percentile of 438 qualifying Serie A players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | Saves | Conc | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | v Corinthians | 90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 5 | |
| 2026-10-29 | @ Bahia | 90 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 | 0.4 | |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Mirassol | 90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 | 1.7 | |
| 2026-10-18 | v Vasco DA Gama | 90 | 2 | – | 0 | 7 | 3.8 | |
| 2026-10-11 | v Vitoria | 90 | 1 | – | 0 | 6.6 | 3.4 | |
| 2026-10-02 | v Santos | 9 | 1 | – | 0 | 7 | 3.4 | |
| 2026-09-20 | v Internacional | 90 | 1 | – | 0 | 6.6 | 3.7 | |
| 2026-09-16 | v Boca Juniors | 90 | 0 | – | 0 | 6.2 | 3 | |
| 2026-09-09 | @ Boca Juniors | 90 | 2 | – | 0 | 5.9 | 4.1 | |
| 2026-09-05 | v Atletico-MG | 97 | – | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 3.1 |
Min = minutes; Conc = goals conceded; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Saves 2.15 at home (1755 min), 2.66 away (1726 min); Goals conceded 0.63 at home (1573 min), 1.43 away (1636 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Rafael’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many saves does Rafael average per 90?
- Rafael averages 2.45 saves per 90 minutes in Serie A 2026 (2759 minutes) — higher than 10% of 30 Serie A goalkeepers with 450+ minutes.
- What is Rafael’s save percentage?
- Rafael’s save percentage is 70.8% in Serie A 2026 — saves divided by the shots on target faced (saves plus goals conceded).
- How many goals and assists does Rafael have this season?
- This season Rafael has 0 goals and 0 assists in 41 appearances (3668 minutes played).
- Does Rafael start every game?
- Rafael started 41 of 41 appearances in 2026, averaging 89 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
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