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My Take
What strikes me about Rafa Silva is how he thrives on intelligence rather than physique. At 170 cm he is no towering forward, yet his reading of space as a winger or second striker makes him constantly dangerous. I admire that he built a long, stable career at a giant like Benfica without chasing the loudest move, and earning the Order of Merit of Portugal signals a player his country genuinely values. For me, he embodies the craftsman footballer, the one who wins with timing and wit instead of raw power. That is exactly the kind of player I find most rewarding to watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rafa Silva
- Name (Japanese)
- ラファ・シルヴァ
- Reading
- らふぁ・しるゔぁ
- Born
- May 17, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Forte da Casa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rafa Silva born?
Born May 17, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Rafa Silva from?
Rafa Silva is from Forte da Casa, Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Rafa Silva do?
Rafa Silva works as association football player.
How tall is Rafa Silva?
Rafa Silva is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.