Rafael Nascimento

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Nascimento.

Rafael da Silva Nascimento (born 21 May 1984), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Oman Club in Oman First Division League.^[1]

Rafael Nascimento

Nascimento in the Muscat Club
Personal information
Full name	Rafael da Silva Nascimento
Date of birth	(1984-05-21) 21 May 1984 (age 41)
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position	Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Oman
Number	8
Youth career
1999–2001	Olaria
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	Olaria
2003–2009	Vasco da Gama
2008	→ Bahia (loan)	?	(1)
2009	→ Mesquita (loan)	6	(1)
2009	ABC	6	(0)
2010	Duque de Caxias	1	(0)
2011–2013	Saham	?	(?)
2013–2014	Al-Urooba	8	(1)
2014–2015	Muscat	24	(5)
2015–	Oman
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Olaria

Nascimento began his professional footballing career in Brazil with his parent club Olaria Atlético Clube, based in his hometown, Rio de Janeiro. After spending a two-year spell in the youth teams of the club, he got promoted to the first team in 2001 and player there for the next 2 years.

Vasco da Gama

In 2003, Nascimento signed a long-term contract with another Rio de Janeiro-based and Brazilian top club, CR Vasco da Gama.^[2]

Bahia

In 2008, Nascimento moved on loan from Vasco da Gama on a six-month deal to Salvador, Bahia-based Esporte Clube Bahia. He scored his only goal for the club on 16 August 2008 in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série B match against Sociedade Esportiva do Gama.^[3] He helped the Bahia-based club achieve the runners-up position in the 2008 Campeonato Baiano.^[4]

Mesquita

In 2009, Nascimento moved back to Rio de Janeiro and more accurately to Mesquita where he was signed by Mesquita Futebol Clube on a short-term loan deal from Vasco da Gama. He made his debut for the club on 13 March 2009 in a 5-1 loss against Americano Futebol Clube^[5] and scored his first and only goal on 31 March 2009 in a 4-2 loss against Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube.^[6] He scored 1 goal in 6 appearances for the Mesquita-based club in the 2009 Campeonato Carioca.

ABC

Rafael Nascimento - Saham SC

Later in 2009, Nascimento moved to Natal, Rio Grande do Norte where he signed a short-term contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club, ABC Futebol Clube. He made his debut for the club on 13 June 2009 in a 1-0 win over Vila Nova Futebol Clube.^[7] He made 6 appearances for the Natal-based club in the 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

Duque de Caxias

Rafael Nascimento - Muscat Club

In 2010, Nascimento moved to Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro where he signed a one-year contract with Campeonato Carioca club, Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube. He made only one appearance for the club on 3 February 2010 in a 1-1 draw against Volta Redonda Futebol Clube when he came on as a substitute for Vander Sacramento Vieira at the 71st minute of the game.^[8][9]

Saham

Rafael Nascimento - 2015–16 Sultan Qaboos Cup

Saham SC

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Nascimento first moved out of Brazil in 2011 to the Middle East and more accurately to Oman where he signed a two-year contract with Oman First Division League club, Saham SC. He helped the club win the 2011-12 Oman First Division League and in promotion to the 2012–13 Oman Elite League. In the 2012–13, he again put up an eye catching performance for the Saham-based club as he helped them secure the 3rd position in the 2012–13 Oman Elite League which earned the club a spot in the 2014 GCC Champions League.

Al-Urooba

Rafael Nascimento - 2015–16 Sultan Qaboos Cup

In 2013, Nascimento moved to the neighbor country to Oman, the United Arab Emirates where he signed a one-year contract with UAE First Division League club, Al-Urooba. He made his debut for the club on 7 September 2013 in a 2013–14 UAE President's Cup qualification match in a 4-0 win over Masafi Club^[10] and scored his first goal in the same competition on 28 September 2013 in a 3-1 win over Masafi Club.^[11] He made his UAE First Division League debut on 9 November 2013 in a 6-1 win over Al-Taawon C.S. Club^[12] and scored his first goal in the competition on 26 December 2013 in a 2-2 draw against Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club.^[13]

Muscat

In 2014, Nascimento returned to Oman and more accurately to Muscat, the capital city where he signed a one-year contract with Oman First Division League club, Muscat Club. He scored 5 goals in 24 appearances in the 2014–15 Oman First Division League and helped his club win their maiden Oman First Division League title in the 2014-15 season.^[14]

Oman

On 1 September 2015, Nascimento signed a one-year contract with another Oman First Division League club, Oman Club.

Club career statistics

Club	Season	Division	League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Mesquita	2009	Campeonato Carioca	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
	Total		6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
ABC	2009	Campeonato Brasileiro Série B	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
	Total		6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
Duque de Caxias	2010	Campeonato Carioca	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Al-Urooba	2013-14	UAE First Division League	8	1	6	1	0	0	0	0	14	2
	Total		8	1	6	1	0	0	0	0	14	2
Muscat	2014-15	Oman First Division League	24	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	5
	Total		24	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	5
Oman	2015-16	Oman First Division League	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
	Total		6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
Career total			51	7	6	1	0	0	0	0	57	8

Honours

Club

• With Bahia

• Campeonato Baiano (0): Runner-up 2008

• With Saham

• Oman First Division League (1): 2011-12

• With Muscat

• Oman First Division League (1): 2014-15