Raul Steffens


Raul Jonas Steffens, known as Raul, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botafogo.

Career

Raul was born in Lagoa dos Três Cantos, Rio Grande do Sul, and was a Juventude youth graduate. He made his first team debut on 9 April 2017, starting in a 1–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away loss to rivals Caxias.
After spending the most of his spell as a backup to Douglas Silva, Matheus Cavichioli and Marcelo Carné, Raul was loaned to Cianorte on 15 April 2019. On 25 September, after making no appearances for the club, he moved to FC Cascavel also in a temporary deal.
A regular starter with Cascavel, Raul signed for Aimoré on 4 January 2021, and was a first-choice during the 2021 Campeonato Gaúcho. On 16 April, he joined Série B side CSA, but was mainly a fourth-choice behind Thiago Rodrigues, Lucas Frigeri and Darley.
On 21 December 2021, Raul was announced at Novo Hamburgo for the upcoming season. Again a backup, he moved to second division club Criciúma on 30 March, but left the club without appearing in any matches and signed for Barra-SC on 1 December.
On 14 May 2023, Raul was announced at São Luiz. He was an immediate starter for the club, winning the Copa FGF and the Recopa Gaúcha with them.
On 7 March 2024, Raul signed a contract with Série A side Botafogo until the end of 2025.

Honours

CSA
Criciúma
São Luiz
Botafogo