Raphael Schäfer

Raphael Schäfer appeals to the part of me that loves unsung defensive specialists. Born in Kędzierzyn-Koźle in Poland and playing his career out in Germany, he carries cross-border roots that I find quietly compelling, right down to his Polish name. At 190 cm he had the commanding frame every goalkeeper wants, the sort of presence that shrinks a striker's view of the net. Keepers rarely get the glory, but they are the backbone of any side, and I've always had a soft spot for that thankless craft. I picture him now as a steadying veteran, and he has my honest respect.

Name (English)

Raphael Schäfer

Name (Japanese)

ラファエル・シェーファー

Reading

らふぁえる・しぇーふぁー

Born

January 30, 1979 (age 47)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Goat

Origin

Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Opole Voivodeship, Poland

Height

190 cm

Occupation

association football player

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%BC

Tags

• Opole Voivodeship
• association football player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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