Rafael Elias
BrazilRafael Elias has scored 5 goals in 9 matches in the J1 League for Kyoto this season.
5 league goals
Kyoto's top scorerUpdated 05:17 Japan time
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Kyoto
1 – 0Full time
Ratchaburi
Next matchSanfrecce Hiroshima v KyotoJ1 League · Sat 17 Oct, 14:00Rafael Elias in 2026/27
Rafael Elias has scored 5 goals in 9 matches in the J1 League for Kyoto this season. That is 733 minutes of league football, with 3 assists and an average rating of 7.34. In all competitions: 10 appearances and 5 goals.
Last match: Kyoto 1-0 Ratchaburi on 13 October.
Next: Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Kyoto, Saturday 17 October.
Rafael Elias has been at Kyoto since 2025.
Key facts
- Club
- Kyoto
- Position
- Forward
- Shirt
- 9
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Age
- 27
- Born
- 12 April 1999
- Height
- Not in our data yet
- Foot
- Left
- Market value
- $3.4m (estimate)
2026/27 season
2026/27, all competitions
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 9 | 5 | 7.34 |
| AFC Champions League | 1 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 7.23 |
Shot positions for the J1 League aren't in our data yet. The numbers per match are in the bars next to it.
Per 90 minutes
J1 League, against the average league forward
Recent matches
Last 8 Kyoto matches, all competitions
- Tue 13 OctACLv RatchaburiAFC Champions League
1-0W
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- Sat 10 OctJ1 League
v MachidaJ1 League
0-1L
29––6.5
- Sat 3 Oct
JC
at MachidaJ.League Cup
0-0D
––––
- Wed 23 Sept
EC
v Fujieda MYFCEmperors Cup
1-0W
––––
- Sat 19 SeptJ1 League
at OkayamaJ1 League
2-1W
90–17.2
- Tue 15 SeptACL
at DaejeonAFC Champions League
0-1L
––––
- Fri 11 SeptJ1 League
v Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League
2-3L
902–9.2
- Sun 6 SeptJ1 League
at FC TokyoJ1 League
0-2L
75––7.0
Career and transfers
Senior clubs, with reported fees
- 2025–KyotoTransfer$1.4m from Cruzeiro4828
- 2024
CruzeiroLoan returnBack from loan at Kyoto123 - 2024KyotoLoanLoan from Cruzeiro1511
- 2023CruzeiroFreeFrom Palmeiras121
- 2022–2023
Bani YasLoanLoan from Palmeiras164 - 2022
ItuanoLoanLoan from Palmeiras3314 - 2021
PalmeirasLoan returnBack from loan at Cuiaba91 - 2021
CuiabaLoanLoan from Palmeiras101 - 2019
GoiasLoanLoan from Palmeiras40 - 2019
Atletico-MGLoanLoan from Palmeiras60 - 2018Palmeiras51
Honours
Trophies won with his clubs
- 1Serie ABrazil, 2018
- 1Copa do BrasilBrazil, 2020/2021
Availability and profile
Fitness, bans, national team and personal details
Availability
No reportNo injury or ban news in our data for the J1 League.
International
No senior international caps in our data. Caps come from Wikidata, updated after each international window.
Profile
- Height
- Not in our data yet
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Date of birth
- 12 April 1999
- Birthplace
- Not in our data yet
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and our data feed
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Rafael Elias questions.
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How many goals has Rafael Elias scored this season?
5 goals in 10 matches this season, all competitions.
What position does Rafael Elias play?
Rafael Elias is a forward for Kyoto, shirt number 9.
How old is Rafael Elias?
Rafael Elias is 27, born on 12 April 1999.
When did Rafael Elias join Kyoto?
In 2025, as far as our data goes back.
When does Kyoto play next?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Kyoto, Saturday 17 October at 05:00 UTC.
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