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Nando Rafael is listed as an association football player. Born on January 10, 1984, Nando Rafael is from Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola. The age as of 2026 is 42. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Nando Rafael's story is one of those dual-nation journeys I always find compelling. Born in Luanda, raised through the German youth system as a forward, and then choosing to represent Angola at senior level, he repaid both the country that shaped him and the one that gave him his roots. That kind of crossing, from Africa to Europe and back to the national shirt of his birthplace, carries a quiet drama no scoreline captures. At 180 cm he had the frame to lead the line, but it is the migrant grit underneath that interests me most. A career built on adaptability deserves more recognition than it usually gets.
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- Name (English)
- Nando Rafael
- Name (Japanese)
- ナンド・ラファエル
- Reading
- なんど・らふぁえる
- Born
- January 10, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nando Rafael born?
Born January 10, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Nando Rafael from?
Nando Rafael is from Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola.
What does Nando Rafael do?
Nando Rafael works as association football player.
How tall is Nando Rafael?
Nando Rafael is 180 cm.
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