Michel (footballer, born 2003)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rafael and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

Michel Augusto Modesto Rafael dos Santos (born 20 May 2003), known as Michel, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Moreirense, on loan from Palmeiras.^[1]

Michel

Personal information
Full name	Michel Augusto Modesto Rafael dos Santos
Date of birth	(2003-05-20) 20 May 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Avaré, Brazil
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Moreirense (loan)
Number	3
Youth career
2019–2023	Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Palmeiras	4	(0)
2025–	→Moreirense (loan)	4	(0)
International career
2023	Brazil U23	4	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Brazil Pan American Games Winner 2023 Santiago
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 June 2025

Club career

Michel made his Serie A debut for Palmeiras on the 1st of December 2021, starting for the club against Cuiabá, and going on to play the full 90 minutes of this 3–1 away win.^[2]

In a Palmeiras side that had just won its second Copa Libertadores in a row while already being out of the race for the 2021 Serie A title, Michel became known as one of Palmeiras' most promising prospects, starting the last three championship games of the season as a central defender in Abel Ferreira's 3-4-3 system.^[3][4][5]