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- 2026/27–26Benfica · Primeira Liga · 5 apps, 1 goal
Rafa — season analysis
Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva (Portugal) is a fixture of the Benfica (Primeira Liga) engine room this 2026/27 season. At 33, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
Over 7 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 1 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 492 minutes on the pitch, or 0.18 goals per 90 minutes and 0.18 goal involvements per 90. He has started 7 of those matches.
From 7 shots, 57% on target, his shot conversion is 14%. On the creative side he has produced 8 key passes while completing 79% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 7 tackles and 5 interceptions, winning 56% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 3.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.