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Rafa Silva was born on May 17, 1993 in Forte da Casa, Lisbon, Portugal. Public records list Rafa Silva as an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 33. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal. The listed height is 170 cm.
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
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 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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