Rafael Vela Rodrigues
Portugal | Defender | Al Ain
Rafael Vela Rodrigues, 24, is a footballer from Portugal playing as Defender for Al Ain. Vela Rodrigues was born in Portugal. In the 2025/26 Pro League season Vela Rodrigues has 22 appearances with 0 goals and 2 assists in 877 minutes at an average rating of 6.66.
Profile
- Full name
- Rafael Vela Rodrigues
- Age
- 24
- Born
- 27 January 2002 | Portugal
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 61 kg
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 2
- Current club
- Al Ain
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Al Ain | Pro League | 22 | 0 | 2 | — | 5 | 0 | 6.66 |
| 2025 | Portugal U21 | UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 5 won
- Júniores U19 1× 2021/2022 Portugal
- Primeira Liga 1× 2022/2023 Portugal
- Super Cup 1× 2023/2024 Portugal
- U20 Intercontinental Cup 1× 2022 World
- UEFA Youth League 1× 2021/2022 Europe
Runner-up finishes
- UEFA Youth League 1× | 2019/2020 | Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Rafael Vela Rodrigues play?
Rafael Vela Rodrigues plays as Defender.
Which team does Rafael Vela Rodrigues play for?
Rafael Vela Rodrigues plays for Al Ain in the Pro League.
How many goals has Rafael Vela Rodrigues scored this season?
Rafael Vela Rodrigues has scored 0 goals in 22 appearances in the Pro League 2025/26 season.
How old is Rafael Vela Rodrigues?
Rafael Vela Rodrigues is 23 years old and comes from Portugal.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 09:44 UTC