Rafael Vela Rodrigues (born 27 January 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Al Ain on loan from Benfica B.

International career Rodrigues has represented Portugal at youth international level.

Career statistics

Club

+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2020–21Liga Portugal 210——102021–22Liga Portugal 2160——1602022–23Liga Portugal 2310——3102023–24Liga Portugal 260——60Total540——540Career total5400000540

Honours Benfica UEFA Youth League: 2021–22Conheça os 24 heróis da Youth League (Benfica) Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022

Al Ain UAE Pro League: 2025–26 UAE President's Cup: 2025–26

References