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DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Rafael Vela Rodrigues

Al AinArabian Gulf LeagueData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityPortugal
PositionDefender
Age24 years
Height174 cm
Weight61 kg
Shirt number2

Rafael Vela Rodrigues: season at a glance

Rafael Vela Rodrigues represents Al Ain in Arabian Gulf League during the 2025/2026 season. Across 23 appearances, the player has completed 1275 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 3 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 5, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 20.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.35 and Non-penalty xG: 0.35.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 13, Interceptions: 4, Clearances: 6 and Duels won: 17.

Season overview

23Appearances
1,275Minutes
0Goals
3Assists
5.41Average rating
3Goal involvements0.21 per 90

Playing time and performance

23Appearances
6Starts
1,275Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.21Assists per 90
5.41Average rating

Attacking

0Goals
5Shots0.88 per 90
1Shots on target0.18 per 90
20.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.35Expected goals (xG)0.06 per 90
0.35Non-penalty xG0.06 per 90

Chance creation

3Assists0.21 per 90
1.01Expected assists (xA)0.18 per 90
4Key passes0.70 per 90
11Crosses1.93 per 90

Passing and possession

176Passes30.88 per 90
132Completed passes23.16 per 90
75.0%Pass completion
6Dribbles1.05 per 90
2Successful dribbles33.0%

Defending

13Tackles2.28 per 90
4Interceptions0.70 per 90
6Clearances1.05 per 90
1Blocks0.18 per 90
17Duels won39.0%
3Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

5Yellow cards
0Red cards
10Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Al Ain - Dibba Al Fujairah16 May 20264 : 0Starter00-
Al Ain - Al Dhafra10 May 20265 : 0Starter00-
Al Sharjah - Al Ain06 May 20260 : 5Substitute00-
Al Bataeh - Al Ain23 Apr 20260 : 2Substitute00-
Al Ain - Shabab Al Ahli Dubai10 Apr 20263 : 2Starter00-
Al Ain - Ajman05 Apr 20262 : 0Starter00🟨 1-
Al Wahda - Al Ain17 Mar 20260 : 1Starter00-
Al Ain - Al Wasl12 Mar 20262 : 0Starter01🟨 1-
Al Khaleej - Al Ain27 Feb 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Al Ain - Al Nasr14 Feb 20261 : 1Substitute00🟨 1-
Al Jazira - Al Ain06 Feb 20260 : 1Starter00-
Al Ittihad Kalba - Al Ain27 Jan 20261 : 3Starter01-
Al Ain - Al Wahda17 Jan 20262 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Al Dhafra - Al Ain08 Jan 20261 : 2Starter00-
Al Ain - Al Sharjah02 Jan 20261 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026Arabian Gulf League231,27503

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Rafael Vela Rodrigues play for?

Rafael Vela Rodrigues is listed with Al Ain in Arabian Gulf League for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Rafael Vela Rodrigues have?

Rafael Vela Rodrigues has 0 goals and 3 assists in 23 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Rafael Vela Rodrigues played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1275 minutes across 23 appearances.

What statistics are available for Rafael Vela Rodrigues?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.