Rafael Ferreira Nel

Portugal · Sporting CP

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Forest Face Sporting in Key Pre-Season Test

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Personal info

Role: Player
Position: Attacker
Full name: Rafael Ferreira Nel
Born: 3 Apr 2005 (21)
Birthplace: Amadora, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal
Height: 182 cm
Current club: Sporting CP

Overview

Rafael Ferreira Nel is a Portuguese attacker born in Amadora on 3 April 2005. Standing at 182 cm, he currently plays for Sporting CP. In the 2025 season, he made 23 appearances in the Segunda Liga, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

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