Rafael Carioca is a defensive midfielder of Brazilian origin, who currently plays for FC Spartak Moscow. He was born on 18 June 1989 in Rio de Janeiro.
His youth career started when he entered Sendas football academy in 2003. In 2006, Rafael moved to the famous Grêmio youth academy. He played with the youngsters of Grêmio until signing a professional deal with the club in 2008. During 2008/2009 season Rafael Carioca clocked up 37 appearances at Grêmio.
In 2009, Spartak Moscow’s scouts noticed the promising midfielder. Carioca signed for Spartak and participated in 23 league matches during the 2009/10 season. In 2010, he was loaned out to Vasco da Gama to gain valuable experience. He was a regular feature in the starting eleven, becoming a key player of the team.
In 2011, he returned to Spartak.
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