Raphael Augusto Explained

Raphael Augusto
Fullname:Raphael Augusto Santos
Birth Date:6 March 1991
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Forca Kochi FC
Youthyears1:2006–2008
Youthclubs1:Fluminense
Years1:2009–2016
Clubs1:Fluminense
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Duque de Caxias (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2012
Clubs3:América-RN (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2013
Clubs4:D.C. United (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Legia Warsaw (loan)
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Years6:2013–2014
Clubs6:Legia Warsaw II (loan)
Caps6:11
Goals6:2
Years7:2015
Clubs7:Bangu (loan)
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Madureira (loan)
Caps8:6
Goals8:0
Years9:2015
Clubs9:Chennaiyin (loan)
Caps9:12
Goals9:1
Years10:2016–2019
Clubs10:Chennaiyin
Caps10:64
Goals10:15
Years11:2019–2020
Clubs11:Bengaluru
Caps11:9
Goals11:0
Years12:2020–2023
Clubs12:Dhaka Abahani
Caps12:45
Goals12:13
Years13:2024
Clubs13:Bangu
Caps13:6
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Forca Kochi FC
Club-Update:6 March 2024

Raphael Augusto Santos da Silva (born 6 March 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League Kerala club Forca Kochi FC. Known for midfield skills, he enjoyed success in India and Bangladesh, most notably by winning two Indian Super League titles with Chennaiyin.

Club career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Augusto graduated from the youth academy of Fluminense and made his senior debut in the Série A season. After playing for Duque de Caxias and América-RN in his country on loan,[1] he joined Major League Soccer club D.C. United on loan on 28 July 2012.[2] On 11 November, he made his debut, coming on as a substitute for the injured Marcelo Saragosa in a 3–1 defeat against Houston Dynamo.[3] On 14 June 2013, he returned to his parent club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[4] Seven days later, he joined Polish club Legia Warsaw on a loan deal.[5] On 14 May 2014, manager Henning Berg announced that Augusto would return to Flu in summer.[6]

After loan stints with Bangu and Madureira in 2015, Augusto was loaned out to Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC on 11 August 2015.[7] [8] On 18 November, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat against ATK.[9] Although his club went on to win the league,[10] he missed the final due to an injury.[11] On 17 July 2016, he signed permanently with the club.[12] He went on to play all the matches for the club during the season.[13]

On 31 January 2017, Augusto was reloaned to Brazilian club Bangu.[14] On 20 July, he signed a two-year contract extension.[15] He played 18 times during the 2017–18 season, scoring three goals and adding one assist, with his side winning the league.[16]

On 24 August 2019, Augusto signed for Bengaluru FC on a two-year deal, that kept him with the Blues till the end of the 2020–21 season.[17]

On 30 November 2020, Augusto signed for Abahani Limited Dhaka in Bangladesh Football Premier League.[18]

Honours

Chennaiyin

Abahani Limited Dhaka

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oficjalnie: Raphael Augusto wypożyczony do Legii Warszawa . Officially: Raphael Augusto loaned to Legia Warsaw . Sport . 13 October 2018 . Polish . 24 June 2013.
  2. Web site: D.C. United picks up Raphael Augusto on loan from Fluminense . Goal . 13 October 2018 . 28 July 2012.
  3. Web site: Raphael Augusto . D.C. United . 13 October 2018.
  4. Web site: DC United announce departure of midfielder Raphael Augusto . MLS Soccer . 13 October 2018 . 14 June 2013.
  5. Web site: Oficjalnie: Raphael Augusto w Legii . Official: Raphael Augusto in Legia . Transfery . 13 October 2018 . Polish . 21 June 2013.
  6. Web site: Raphael Augusto latem opuści Legię . Raphael Augusto will leave Legia in the summer . Sport.pl . 13 October 2018 . pl-PL . 14 May 2014.
  7. Web site: Chennaiyin FC sign Brazilian duo Raphael Augusto and Mailson . . 13 October 2018 . 11 August 2015.
  8. Web site: Emprestado pelo Flu, Raphael Augusto deixa o Madureira para atuar na Índia . On loan from Flu, Raphael Augusto leaves Madureira to work in India . Globo Esporte . 13 October 2018 . Portuguese . 31 July 2015.
  9. Web site: ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down Chennaiyin FC 2–1 . India Today . 13 October 2018 . 19 November 2015.
  10. Web site: ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down Chennaiyin FC 2–1 . India Today . 13 October 2018 . 19 November 2015.
  11. Web site: Indian Super League: Marco Materazzi: You cannot describe our game as defensive . Goal . 13 October 2018 . 20 December 2015.
  12. Web site: ISL: Chennaiyin FC sign permanent deals with Harmanjot Khabra and Raphael Augusto . Xtra Time . 13 October 2018 . 17 July 2016.
  13. Web site: Kevin Barboza . Impressive Raphael Augusto . The Fan Garage . 13 October 2018 . 6 December 2016.
  14. Web site: De volta! Meia Raphael Augusto é apresentado oficialmente . Back! Midfielder Raphael Augusto is officially presented . Bangu Atlético Clube . 13 October 2018 . pt-BR . 31 January 2017.
  15. Web site: Chennaiyin FC extends Raphael Augusto's stay . The Times of India . 13 October 2018 . 20 July 2017.
  16. Web site: Ashish Peter . ISL 2018–19: Chennaiyin FC fan favourite Raphael Augusto set to entertain for a fourth year running . Goal . 13 October 2018.
  17. Web site: Bengaluru FC sign Brazilian Raphael Augusto. 2019-08-24. BengaluruFC.com. en-US. 2019-08-24.
  18. Web site: Islam. Rakibul. 2020-11-30. আবাহনীতে ব্রাজিলিয়ান রাফায়েল; কথা চলছে প্যালেস্টাইনের খেলোয়াড়ের সাথে. 2 December 2020. অফসাইড. Bengali.