Rafinha (footballer, born 2006)

Rafael Lima da Silva, commonly known as Rafinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a left-back for Sport Recife.

Career

Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Rafinha joined the youth categories of Sport Recife in 2023, from ABC. On 5 December 2024, he renewed his contract until 2027.
Rafinha made his first team debut on 11 January 2025, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano away draw against Afogados, as the club fielded an under-20 squad. Promoted to the main squad by head coach Daniel Paulista in July 2025, he made his Série A debut on 7 December, coming on as a half-time substitute for Luan Cândido in a 4–0 home loss to Grêmio, as the club was already relegated.