Rafael Nel
Overview
Rafael Nel is a Portugal centre-forward currently playing for Sporting CP. They are 21 years old.
Biography
Rafael Ferreira Nel (born 3 April 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Sporting CP B. Club career Nel began playing football with the academy of Benfica before moving to Belenenses, and then finishing his development with Sporting CP in 2020. He signed his first professional contract with Sporting on 22 November 2022. He was promoted to Sporting CP B in the Liga 3 for the 2023–24 season. He made his senior and professional debut with the senior Sporting squad in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League win over Young Boys on 15 February 2024. On 13 August 2024, he again extended his contract with Sporting until 2029. On 15 February 2026, Nel made his Primeira Liga debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Famalicão. A month later, on 17 March, he scored his first goal in the stoppage time of extra time in a 5–0 win over Bodø/Glimt during the Champions League round of 16. International career Nel is a youth international for Portugal. He was called up to the Portugal U20s for a set of friendlies in March 2024.
Career & honours
Career history
No career history published.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Rafael Ferreira Nel (born 3 April 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Sporting CP B. Club career Nel began playing football with the academy of Benfica before moving to Belenenses, and then finishing his development with Sporting CP in 2020. He signed his first professional contract with Sporting on 22 November 2022. He was promoted to Sporting CP B in the Liga 3 for the 2023–24 season. He made his senior and professional debut with the senior Sporting squad in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League win over Young Boys on 15 February 2024. On 13 August 2024, he again extended his contract with Sporting until 2029. On 15 February 2026, Nel made his Primeira Liga debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Famalicão. A month later, on 17 March, he scored his first goal in the stoppage time of extra time in a 5–0 win over Bodø/Glimt during the Champions League round of 16. International career Nel is a youth international for Portugal. He was called up to the Portugal U20s for a set of friendlies in March 2024.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Rafael Nel play for?
- Rafael Nel currently plays for Sporting CP.
- What position does Rafael Nel play?
- Rafael Nel plays as a centre-forward.
- How old is Rafael Nel?
- Rafael Nel is 21 years old.
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