Rafael Elias is a Brazilian forward who emerged in the Palmeiras system and played for several Brazilian clubs, including Atletico Goianiense, Ituano, Botafogo-SP and Cruzeiro. He moved to Japan with Kyoto Sanga and became a forward option in J.League football. Rafael Elias has also had overseas experience in the United Arab Emirates. His career has been shaped by movement between Brazilian clubs and a later role as a centre-forward in Japan.
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Other Kyoto Sanga FC players
| League | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | Y / R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | Kyoto Sanga | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2/0 |
| Date | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-20 | Cruzeiro | Kyoto Sanga | Transfer |
| 2025-01-01 | Kyoto Sanga | Cruzeiro | Back from Loan |
| 2024-06-24 | Cruzeiro | Kyoto Sanga | Loan |
| 2023-07-26 | Palmeiras | Cruzeiro | Free |
| 2022-08-30 | Palmeiras | Baniyas SC | N/A |
| 2022-01-01 | Palmeiras | Ituano | Loan |
| 2021-05-27 | Palmeiras | Cuiaba | Loan |
| 2019-09-27 | Palmeiras | Goias | Loan |
| 2019-02-14 | Palmeiras | Atletico-MG | Loan |
