Rafa Silva
Born: May 17, 1993 (age 31)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Forte de Casa, Portugal
Nationality:
Portuguese
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Position: Midfielder
Team: Benfica (no. 15)
![Rafa Silva Rafa Silva](https://b.smimg.net/df11/55063493.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2016- | Benfica |
International | 2014- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 179 articles about Rafa Silva. Articles 1 to 40:
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Jul 8, 20:04
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Preview: Cruzeiro vs. Corinthians - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jul 6, 00:06
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Jul 1, 22:35
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Jun 28, 23:15
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Preview: Arouca vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes - prediction, team news, lineups
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May 16, 21:49
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May 15, 22:48
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Marseille beat Benfica on penalties to progress to Europa League semi-finals
Marseille hold their nerve to beat Benfica 4-2 on penalties to set up a Europa League semi-final clash against Atalanta BC.
Apr 18, 22:48
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Preview: Marseille vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Apr 16, 17:25
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Benfica secure first-leg lead against Marseille in Europa League quarter-final tie
Benfica secure a first-leg lead at home against Marseille in their Europa League quarter-final tie thanks to goals by Rafa Silva and Angel Di Maria in either half.
Apr 11, 21:55
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Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Apr 4, 16:04
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Preview: Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Taca de Portugal clash between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 31, 14:03
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Preview: Casa Pia vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 16, 00:18
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Mar 12, 17:29
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Preview: Portimonense vs. Vizela - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 1, 23:28
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Preview: Porto vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Mar 1, 18:45
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Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 27, 17:33
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Preview: Vizela vs. Estoril Praia - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 23, 23:20
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Feb 23, 22:39
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Preview: Toulouse vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Toulouse and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 10:19
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Preview: Vizela vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Taca de Portugal clash between Vizela and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 10:07
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Preview: Benfica vs. Gil Vicente - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Gil Vicente, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 00:58
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Preview: Estoril Praia vs. Estrela Amadora - prediction, team news, lineups
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Feb 3, 00:57
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Jan 27, 08:42
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Preview: Benfica vs. Boavista - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 17, 11:51
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Preview: Porto vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups
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Jan 13, 00:25
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Jan 12, 22:55
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Jan 8, 14:07
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Preview: Benfica vs. AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 19, 16:37
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Braga and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 23:31
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Preview: Red Bull Salzburg vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
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Dec 10, 11:37
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Preview: Benfica vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 21:32
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Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
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Nov 28, 04:51
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Nov 28, 04:42
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Nov 6, 18:22
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Oct 27, 00:57
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Sep 27, 14:06
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Sep 6, 10:38
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Aug 31, 23:59
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