Rafael Marques (footballer, born 1983)

Rafael Marques Mariano (born 27 May 1983), known as Rafael Marques, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Ventforet Kofu as a forward.

Rafael Marques
Personal information
Full name Rafael Marques Mariano
Date of birth (1983-05-27) 27 May 1983
Place of birth Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
Ventforet Kofu
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Campinas 18 (14)
2003 Ponte Preta ? (1)
2004 Palmeiras 6 (0)
2005 Inter de Limeira 14 (5)
2005 Marília 25 (8)
2005–2006 Samsunspor 30 (7)
2006–2009 Manisaspor 70 (24)
2009–2012 Omiya Ardija 83 (24)
2012–2013 Botafogo 52 (10)
2014–2015 Henan Jianye 21 (4)
2015Palmeiras (loan) 32 (7)
2016–2017 Palmeiras 19 (1)
2017–2018 Cruzeiro 21 (1)
2018 Sport 20 (1)
2018 São Caetano 0 (0)
2019 Figueirense 28 (5)
2020– Ventforet Kofu 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:47, 8 August 2020 (UTC)

He gained Turkish citizenship with the name Rafet El[1] when playing for Manisaspor. His adopted Turkish name is Rafet El Marques.

Club career

Early career

Born in Araraquara, São Paulo, Rafael Marques started his senior career with Campinas. In 2003 he joined Série A side Ponte Preta, and scored his first goal for the club on 8 October in a 2–2 home draw against Atlético Paranaense.

In 2004 Rafael Marques signed for Palmeiras, but acted mainly as a backup to León Darío Muñoz and Vágner Love during his spell. He subsequently represented Internacional de Limeira and Marília.

Turkey

In 2005 Rafael Marques moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing with Samsunspor. He made his Süper Lig debut on 11 September in a 1–1 home draw against Manisaspor, and scored his first goal late in the month in a 2–1 home loss against Galatasaray.

In August 2006, after his team's relegation, Rafael Marques agreed to a contract with Manisaspor, suffering the same fate in his second season. During the 2008–09 campaign, he contributed with twelve goals as his side was crowned champions and returned to the first division at first attempt.

Omiya Ardija

In August 2009, Rafael Marques was announced at Omiya Ardija.[2] He scored regularly for the side during his spell, including a ten-goal mark during the 2011 season; highlights included a brace in a 3–1 away defeat of Kashiwa Reysol on 25 September 2011.

Botafogo / Henan Jianye

On 10 July 2012, Rafael Marques signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Botafogo back in his home country.[3] After spending his first six months without scoring, he finished the 2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with ten goals, being the club's top goalscorer.

On 21 January 2014, Rafael Marques switched teams and countries again, joining Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League.[4]

Palmeiras

On 12 January 2015, Rafael Marques returned to Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal.[5] A regular starter, he featured in 32 league matches and scored seven goals during the year.

On 13 January 2016, Rafael Marques signed a permanent two-year deal with Verdão.[6] However, he would spend the campaign as a backup to Róger Guedes and Gabriel Jesus as his side lifted the league trophy after 22 years.

In March 2017, after the arrival of Miguel Borja, Rafael Marques was being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Eduardo Baptista, being transfer-listed by the club.[7]

Cruzeiro

On 13 May 2017, Rafael Marques signed an 18-month contract with fellow top tier club Cruzeiro, with Mayke moving in the opposite direction on loan.[8]

In December 2018, after a spell with Sport, Marques joined Campeonato Paulista side São Caetano.[9]

Club statistics

As of 8 November 2017[10]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Campinas 2003 Paulista B2 18141814
Ponte Preta 2003 Série A ?1?1
Palmeiras 2004[11] Série A 605021131
Inter de Limeira 2005 Paulista 145145
Marília 2005 Série B 258258
Samsunspor 2005–06 Süper Lig 29672368
2006–07 TFF First League 1111
Total 30772379
Manisaspor 2006–07 Süper Lig 14861209
2007–08 27451325
2008–09 TFF First League 2912503412
Total 70241628626
Omiya Ardija 2009 J. League 1 1442[lower-alpha 1]0164
2010 238422[lower-alpha 1]32913
2011 3110101[lower-alpha 1]03310
2012 15240192
Total 832492539729
Botafogo 2012 Série A 1502[lower-alpha 2]0170
2013 3710104955619
Total 521010495207319
Henan Jianye 2014 Chinese Super League 21510225
Palmeiras 2015 Série A 327166825615
2016 191103312[lower-alpha 3]0345
2017 0011000011
Total 5182710113209121
Cruzeiro 2017 Série A 191191
Career total 35788743355154053495139
  1. Appearances in Emperor's Cup
  2. Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  3. Appearances in Copa Libertadores

Honours

Manisaspor
Botafogo
Palmeiras

References

  1. Naturalized Turks #21
  2. ファエル選手加入のお知らせ [Player announcement: Rafael] (in Japanese). Omiya Ardija. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  3. "Atacante Rafael Marques assina com o Botafogo" [Forward Rafael Marques signs with Botafogo] (in Portuguese). O Globo. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  4. "Rafael Marques acerta com clube chinês e deixa o Botafogo" [Rafael Marques signs with Chinese club and leaves Botafogo] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  5. "Palmeiras fecha contratação do atacante Rafael Marques por um ano" [Palmeiras sign forward Rafael Marques for one year] (in Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  6. "Após longa negociação, Rafael Marques renova com o Palmeiras" [After lengthy negotiations, Rafael Marques renews with Palmeiras] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  7. "Palmeiras diz que Rafael Marques pode procurar outro clube" [Palmeiras urge Rafael Marques to look after another club] (in Portuguese). Rede Bandeirantes. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  8. "Cruzeiro acerta com o Palmeiras a troca de Rafael Marques por Mayke" [Cruzeiro agree with Palmeiras the exchange of Rafael Marques for Mayke] (in Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  9. "Agora no Azulão, Rafael Marques quer repetir sucesso dos tempos de Palmeiras". ssociação Desportiva São Caetano. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  10. Rafael Marques at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  11. "2004" (in Portuguese). Futebol 80. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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