Rafael Pereira da Silva (; born 13 March 1980) is a Brazilian right back who currently play for Miami Dade FC. Playing career In July 2004 he was signed by Serie A team Messina. He signed a two-year contract with Fluminense in January 2007. On 26 May 2009 Goiás have signed the unattached right-back until the end of season. In January 2010 he was signed by Bahia but released in June. He was linked to America (RJ) on 24 February 2011 but the deal never turned official. In March 2011 he left for CFZ do Rio. On 1 May 2018, he signed with Miami Dade FC. Coaching career In October 2016 Rafael starting coaching youth soccer as a volunteer give back to his local community. Rafael currently coaches and plays for Miami Dade FC in Florida. Honours Campeonato Carioca: 2004 Brazilian Cup: 2007 References External links Futpedia Guardian Stats Centre 1980 births Living people People from Ilha Solteira Brazilian footballers Serie A players Guarani FC players CR Vasco da Gama players São Paulo FC players Associação Desportiva São Caetano players CR Flamengo footballers A.C.R. Messina players Fluminense FC players Goiás Esporte Clube players Esporte Clube Bahia players Centro de Futebol Zico players Miami Dade FC players Association football fullbacks Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate soccer players in the United States Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy Footballers from São Paulo (state)