Rafael Vitor

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

Rafael Vitor Santos de Freitas (born 5 January 1993), commonly known as Rafael Vitor, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Amazonas FC. Born in Brazil, he represents Malaysia at international level.

Rafael Vitor

Personal information
Full name	Rafael Vitor Santos de Freitas
Date of birth	(1993-01-05) 5 January 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	Brazil
Height	1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Amazonas FC
Number	14
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2015	Atlético Mineiro
2013–2014	→ Tupi MG (loan)	13	(1)
2015	→ Novorizontino (loan)
2015	América
2016–2018	Atlético Mineiro
2016	→ Boa (loan)	10	(2)
2017	→ Rio Negro (loan)
2017–2018	→ Vila Nova (loan)	16	(2)
2018	Brasil de Pelotas	9	(0)
2019	Nacional AM
2019	Amazonas FC
2020–2025	Penang	96	(17)
2025–	Amazonas FC	4	(0)
International career
2025–	Malaysia	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 June 2025

Career

On 3 August 2021, Rafael Vitor scored the fastest goal in the Malaysia Super League when he scored a goal just 9 seconds after the opening whistle against Perak FC.^[1] In addition, he also scored a hat-trick in a 3-5 win for Penang.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental[a]		Other[b]		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Penang F.C.	2021	Malaysia Super League	21	5	3	1	0	0	0	0	24	6
	2022		15	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	19	2
	2023		25	4	2	0	0	0	2	0	29	4
	2024–25		20	4	3	0	0	0	2	0	25	4
	Total		81	15	10	1	0	0	6	0	97	16

Honours

Club

Penang

• Malaysia Premier League: 2020

Notes

1. Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
2. Includes Malaysia Cup