Rafael Gomes dos Santos

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Rafael Gomes
Personal information
Full name Rafael Gomes dos Santos
Date of birth December 7, 1980 (1980-12-07) (age 27)
Place of birth    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Colorado Rapids
Number 3
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2000-2002
2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2007
2008-
Vasco de Gama
Bragantino
Olaria Atlético Clube
Atletico Mineiro
CD Santa Clara
Colorado Rapids
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1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of April 21, 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

Rafael Gomes (born 7 December 1980, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.

[edit] Career

Gomes started his professional career in Brazil, playing for Vasco de Gama, Bragantino, Olaria and Atletico Mineiro. He later moved to Portgual to play for CD Santa Clara before moving to Colorado Rapids in 2008.

He made his Rapids debut as a substitute during a 2-0 loss to San Jose Earthquakes on April 19, 2008.