Rafael Moura
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Rafael Martiniano de Miranda Moura or simply Rafael Moura (born 23 May 1983) is a Brazil
ian footballer
who plays for Fluminense
.
Is called of He Man by the fans, for the resemblance to the hero.
, he then left for Vitória
.
In July 2005, he left for Paysandu
, signed a contract until the end of season.
Rafael Moura signed contract with MSI
in 2006 which last until 2012, he then left for MSI affiliated club Corinthians
. In January 2007 he left for Swiss lower division club Locarno
along with Jhonny Herrera
but still under MSI control. He signed a 8-month contract with Fluminense
in January 2007.
Moura left for French Ligue 1
side FC Lorient
on a 1-year loan from Fluminense (actually MSI) in August 2007. Lorient had a first option to sign him outright in June 2008.
On 1 July 2008, Moura returned to Brazil for Atlético Paranaense
, signed a 2-year loan contract.
The loan terminated in January 2010, and Moura signed a 1-year loan deal with Goiás
on 22 January.
After a on-pitch brawl on 21 July 2010, the match that Goiás 2-2 draw with his former club Vitória, Moura was provisionally ban from football for a month. He finished as the runner-up with team at 2010 Copa Sudamericana
.
In January 2011, he rejoined Fluminense
., signed a 3-year deal.
Fluminense
Atlético Paranaense
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays for Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
.
Is called of He Man by the fans, for the resemblance to the hero.
Career
Rafael Moura started his career with Atlético MineiroClube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
, he then left for Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
.
In July 2005, he left for Paysandu
Paysandu Sport Club
Paysandu Sport Club is a Brazilian football club located in Belém, Pará. Paysandu is also known as Papão da Curuzu because it won several titles in the 1940s and Curuzu from the name of the street where Paysandu's stadium sits.Paysandu is a club in Northern Brazil, having won 43 State Leagues, 1...
, signed a contract until the end of season.
Rafael Moura signed contract with MSI
Media Sports Investments
Media Sports Investments is a London-based international investment fund that until June 2006 was headed by the Iranian-born, British-educated, businessman Kia Joorabchian...
in 2006 which last until 2012, he then left for MSI affiliated club Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
. In January 2007 he left for Swiss lower division club Locarno
FC Locarno
FC Locarno is a Swiss football club based in Locarno. It was founded in 1906 and was played in Swiss Super League during periods of 1930-1931, 1933-1936, 1945-1953 and 1986-1987.-Current squad:As of 27 July, 2011....
along with Jhonny Herrera
Jhonny Herrera
Jhonny Cristian Herrera Muñoz is a Chilean goalkeeper, who currently plays for Universidad de Chile.- Career :...
but still under MSI control. He signed a 8-month contract with Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
in January 2007.
Moura left for French Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
side FC Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
on a 1-year loan from Fluminense (actually MSI) in August 2007. Lorient had a first option to sign him outright in June 2008.
On 1 July 2008, Moura returned to Brazil for Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
, signed a 2-year loan contract.
The loan terminated in January 2010, and Moura signed a 1-year loan deal with Goiás
Goiás Esporte Clube
Goiás Esporte Clube, also known as Goiás, is a Brazilian football team in Goiânia, Goiás state. It is one of the largest clubs of the Central-Western part of Brazil and they won the 'Série B once.Its main rival is Vila Nova...
on 22 January.
After a on-pitch brawl on 21 July 2010, the match that Goiás 2-2 draw with his former club Vitória, Moura was provisionally ban from football for a month. He finished as the runner-up with team at 2010 Copa Sudamericana
2010 Copa Sudamericana
The 2010 Copa Sudamericana de Clubes was the 9th edition of CONMEBOL's secondary international club tournament. The winner qualified for the 2011 Copa Libertadores, the 2011 Recopa Sudamericana, and the 2011 Suruga Bank Championship...
.
In January 2011, he rejoined Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
., signed a 3-year deal.
Honours
VitóriaEsporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
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- Bahia State LeagueCampeonato BaianoThe Campeonato Baiano is the football league of the state of Bahia, Brazil. The championship has been played since 1905 without interruption.-2008 format:First stage:...
: 2005
- Bahia State League
Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
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- Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2007Copa do Brasil 2007The Copa do Brasil 2007 is the 19th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 14, 2007 and concluded on June 6, 2007 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio Orlando Scarpelli in Florianópolis, in which Fluminense lifted the trophy for the first time with a 1-0...
- Brazilian Cup
Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
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- Campeonato ParanaenseCampeonato ParanaenseCampeonato Paranaense, which has been contested since 1915, is the football league of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The "Série Ouro", literally the Golden Series, are the highest division of the league.-Format:...
: 2009 - Campeonato Paranaense Top-scorer: 2009
- Campeonato Paranaense