Rafael Leão
- Height
- 188 cm
- Shirt
- 29
- Age
- 27
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Portugal
- Market value
- €43.6m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2030
UEFA Nations League A · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Süper Lig |
 Galatasaray |
6 | 0 | 0 | |
 Champions League |
Galatasaray |
2 | 0 | 1 | |
 UEFA Nations League A |
 Portugal |
2 | 0 | 0 | |
 World Cup |
Portugal |
5 | 1 | 1 | |
 Friendlies |
Portugal |
1 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs  Fenerbahçe |
W 2–1 | 26 | · | · | |
| 17 Oct |
@  Gençlerbirliği |
W 1–0 | 16 | · | · | |
| 13 Oct |
vs  Barcelona |
L 1–4 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 09 Oct |
vs  Kasımpaşa |
W 3–1 | 67 | · | · | |
| 01 Oct |
@  Denmark |
W 4–2 | 63 | · | · | |
| 27 Sep |
@  Norway |
W 2–1 | 34 | · | · |
Player profile
The radar needs 180+ minutes in UEFA Nations League A (97 so far).
Market value€43.6m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.00 |
| xG | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| xGOT | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| xG excl. penalty | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| Shots | 3 | 2.78 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.93 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 |
| xA | 0.19 | 0.18 |
| Accurate passes | 26 | 24.1 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.9% | — |
| Accurate long balls | 1 | 0.93 |
| Long ball accuracy | 50.0% | — |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.86 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.93 |
| Successful crosses | 1 | 0.93 |
| Cross accuracy | 50.0% | — |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 2 | 1.86 |
| Dribbles success rate | 100.0% | — |
| Duels won | 5 | 4.64 |
| Duels won % | 55.6% | — |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.86 |
| Aerials won % | 33.3% | — |
| Touches | 42 | 39.0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 5.57 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | 0.00 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 1 | 0.93 |
| Tackles | 1 | 0.93 |
| Recoveries | 3 | 2.78 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 2 | 1.86 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 2 | 1.86 |
| xG against while on pitch | 1.09 | 1.01 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 |
Percentiles appear after 180 minutes in a competition.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct |
vs Fenerbahçe |
W 2–1 | 26 | · | · | |
| 17 Oct |
@ Gençlerbirliği |
W 1–0 | 16 | · | · | |
| 13 Oct |
vs Barcelona |
L 1–4 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 09 Oct |
vs Kasımpaşa |
W 3–1 | 67 | · | · | |
| 04 Oct |
vs Norway |
W 2–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 01 Oct |
@ Denmark |
W 4–2 | 63 | · | · | |
| 27 Sep |
@ Norway |
W 2–1 | 34 | · | · | |
| 24 Sep |
vs  Wales |
W 1–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 19 Sep |
@  Trabzonspor |
L 0–4 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Sep |
vs  Kocaelispor |
W 1–0 | 86 | · | · | |
| 09 Sep |
@  Sporting CP |
L 1–3 | 32 | · | · | |
| 04 Sep |
@  Başakşehir |
W 3–2 | 22 | · | · | |
 08 Aug |
@  Chelsea |
L 0–3 | 45 | · | · | |
| 05 Aug |
vs  Inter |
D 1–1 | 27 | · | · | |
| 06 Jul |
vs  Spain |
L 0–1 | 19 | · | · | |
| 02 Jul |
vs  Croatia |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | 1 | ★ |
| 27 Jun |
@  Colombia |
D 0–0 | 20 | · | · | |
| 23 Jun |
vs  Uzbekistan |
W 5–0 | 7 | 1 | · | — |
| 17 Jun |
vs  DR Congo |
D 1–1 | 19 | · | · | |
| 06 Jun |
vs  Chile |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | · | |
 24 May |
vs  Cagliari |
L 1–2 | 22 | · | · | |
| 10 May |
vs  Atalanta |
L 2–3 | 58 | · | · | |
| 03 May |
@  Sassuolo |
L 0–2 | 59 | · | · | |
| 26 Apr |
vs  Juventus |
D 0–0 | 80 | · | · | |
| 19 Apr |
@  Hellas Verona |
W 1–0 | 63 | · | 1 | |
| 11 Apr |
vs  Udinese |
L 0–3 | 77 | · | · | |
| 06 Apr |
@  Napoli |
L 0–1 | 8 | · | · | — |
| 15 Mar |
@  Lazio |
L 0–1 | 67 | · | · | |
| 08 Mar |
vs Inter |
W 1–0 | 73 | · | · | |
| 01 Mar |
@  Cremonese |
W 2–0 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 22 Feb |
vs  Parma |
L 0–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 18 Feb |
vs  Como |
D 1–1 | 82 | 1 | · | |
| 13 Feb |
@  Pisa |
W 2–1 | 18 | · | · | |
| 03 Feb |
@  Bologna |
W 3–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 25 Jan |
@  Roma |
D 1–1 | 68 | · | · | |
| 18 Jan |
vs  Lecce |
W 1–0 | 87 | · | · | |
| 15 Jan |
@ Como |
W 3–1 | 70 | · | 1 | |
| 11 Jan |
@  Fiorentina |
D 1–1 | 30 | · | · | |
| 08 Jan |
vs  Genoa |
D 1–1 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 02 Jan |
@ Cagliari |
W 1–0 | 69 | 1 | · |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Galatasaray | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| Süper Lig | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Milan | 31 | 10 | 3 | |
| Serie A | 29 | 9 | 3 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Milan | 51 | 12 | 11 | |
| Serie A | 34 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Supercoppa | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Champions League | 10 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Milan | 48 | 15 | 12 | |
| Serie A | 34 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Milan | 48 | 16 | 11 | |
| Serie A | 35 | 15 | 8 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Supercoppa | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 11 | 1 | 3 | ||
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Milan | 42 | 14 | 10 | |
| Serie A | 34 | 11 | 8 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Champions League | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2020–2021 | Milan | 40 | 7 | 6 | |
| Serie A | 30 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Europa League | 8 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2019–2020 | Milan | 33 | 6 | 2 | |
| Serie A | 31 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2018–2019 | Lille | 26 | 8 | 3 | |
| Ligue 1 | 24 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2017–2018 | Sporting CP | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liga Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2017–2018 | Sporting CP B | 11 | 6 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal 2 | 11 | 6 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2016–2017 | Sporting CP B | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Portugal
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League A ×1 | 2024/2025 | — |
Milan
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi ×2 | 2024, 2023 | — |
| Serie A ×1 | 2021/2022 | 2 |
| Supercoppa ×1 | 2024/2025 | 1 |
Sporting CP
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| League Cup ×1 | 2017/2018 | — |
Sporting CP U19
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Júniores U19 ×1 | 2016/2017 | 1 |
Portugal U17
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA U17 Championship ×1 | 2016 Azerbaijan | — |
Osimhen Brace Sinks Fenerbahce as Galatasaray Storm Back to Super Lig Summit
Victor Osimhen struck twice inside the first half to hand Galatasaray a 2-1 derby win over fierce rivals Fenerbahce, sending Okan Buruk's side back to the top of the Turkish Super Lig. Irfan Can Kahveci's stunning overhead kick pulled one back, but Fenerbahce's flat display leaves them fifth and six points adrift.
Milan Open Contract Talks to Tie Down Alpha Cisse After Historic Salzburg Hat-Trick
Milan are working on a new deal for teenage attacker Alphadjo Cisse after his historic Europa League hat-trick at RB Salzburg, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting an agreement could be reached before the end of 2026. Cisse, currently on €800k a season with a contract running to summer 2030, has effectively replaced Rafael Leao at the Rossoneri, and a first round of meetings with his entourage is scheduled for next week.
Leão backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or after Istanbul Champions League clash
Rafael Leão has tipped Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or, saying the 19-year-old is already among the world’s best after the Champions League meeting in Istanbul.
Eric Garcia shows off Rafa Leao bruise after Barcelona's 4-1 Galatasaray rout
Eric Garcia revealed a cut and bruise on his leg after a clash with Rafael Leao during Barcelona's 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray, joking it was a 'little gift' from Turkey. The defender is not expected to miss any game time as Barcelona turn to Real Betis, PSG and the first Clasico of the season.
Barcelona face Galatasaray hostility at Rams Park as Flick's side look to make a statement
Barcelona travel to Istanbul for a Champions League league phase clash against Galatasaray at Rams Park on Tuesday, facing one of the most hostile atmospheres in Europe without captain Raphinha. Hansi Flick's side are tipped to win 3-1 as they look to repeat their 2022 Europa League win in Turkey.
No Ronaldo, no problem: Portugal outgun Denmark in six-goal thriller after star's shock exit
João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and João Félix scored as Portugal shrugged off Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt departure from camp to beat Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen and stay perfect in Nations League Group A4 — with Rasmus Højlund's 'siuuu' celebration the hosts' only real moment of defiance.
Goncalo Ramos punishes Norway error as Portugal make it two Nations League wins
Goncalo Ramos capitalised on a costly Orjan Nyland mistake to give Portugal a 2-1 win over Norway, after Joao Felix opened the scoring and Erling Haaland equalised. Diogo Costa made five saves as Portugal moved top of Group A4 and continued their perfect start under Jorge Jesus.