Rafa — season analysis
Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva (Portugal) gives Benfica (Primeira Liga) another option up front in 2025/26, mixing finishing with link-up play. At 33, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room. He stands 172 and weighs 62. He was born in Forte da Casa, Portugal.
Over 16 appearances he has been directly involved in 5 goals: 5 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 937 minutes on the pitch, or 0.48 goals per 90 minutes and 0.48 goal involvements per 90. He has started 14 of those matches.
From 22 shots, 59% on target, his shot conversion is 23%. On the creative side he has produced 10 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 61% of his dribbles.
He wins 56% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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