Rafael Martins (footballer, born 1991)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Claro and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

Rafael Martins Claro dos Santos (born 29 November 1991), known as Rafael Martins, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Arabian club Al-Kholood.

Rafael Martins

Personal information
Full name	Rafael Martins Claro dos Santos
Date of birth	(1991-11-29) 29 November 1991 (age 31)
Place of birth	Pariquera-Açu, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Al-Kholood
Number	14
Youth career
2007–2011	Coritiba
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2020	Coritiba	8	(0)
2016	→ Sampaio Corrêa (loan)	0	(0)
2020–2021	Brasil de Pelotas	41	(0)
2021	→ Guarani (loan)	28	(0)
2022	Guarani	3	(0)
2022–2023	Al-Sahel	34	(0)
2023–	Al-Kholood	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 March 2021

He spent two months on loan with Sampaio Corrêa in 2016, prior to his Coritiba debut, but was substitute goalkeeper in all 12 games.^[1]

On 16 August 2022, Martins joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Sahel.^[2] On 16 June 2023, Martins joined Al-Kholood.^[3]

References

1. "Sampaio anuncia mais nomes e chega a oito reforços após chegada de Lopes" (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 2 June 2016.
2. "#تعاقدات_الساحل الاخيرة في #دوري_يلو".
3. "#رافييل_خلودي".

External links

• Rafael Martins at Soccerway