Rafael Vitor

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Santos and the second or paternal family name is de Freitas.

Rafael Vitor

Personal information
Full name	Rafael Vitor Santos de Freitas
Date of birth	(1993-01-05) 5 January 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Brazil
Height	1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Penang
Number	17
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2015	Atlético Mineiro
2013–2014	→ Tupi MG (loan)	13	(1)
2015	→ Novorizontino (loan)
2015	América
2016–2018	Atlético Mineiro
2016	→ Boa (loan)	10	(2)
2017	→ Rio Negro (loan)
2017–2018	→ Vila Nova (loan)
2018	Brasil de Pelotas	9	(0)
2019	Nacional AM
2019	Amazonas
2020–	Penang	72	(12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 December 2023

Rafael Vitor Santos de Freitas (born 5 January 1993), commonly known as Rafael Vitor, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Penang,[1] whom he captains.

Career

On 3 August 2021, Rafael Vitor scored the fastest goal in the Malaysia Super League when he scored a goal just 9 seconds after the opening whistle against Perak FC.[2] In addition, he also scored a hat-trick in a 3-5 win for Penang.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental[a]		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Penang F.C.	2021	Malaysia Super League	21	5	3	1	0	0	0	0	24	6
	2022		15	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	17	2
	2023		25	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	27	4
	2024–25		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		61	11	7	1	0	0	0	0	68	12

Honours

Club

Penang

• Malaysia Premier League: 2020

Notes

1. Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League

References

1. "Panthers sign three Brazilians and one Korean as they eye Super League promotion". New Straits Times. 25 February 2020.
2. "Rafael Vitor Cipta Gol Terpantas Liga Super, Pintas Rekod 12 Saat Fakri Saarani". Semuanya Bola (in Malay). Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.