Rafael Scapini de Almeida (born 29 June 1982), commonly known as Rafinha (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Finnish team AC Oulu of the Veikkausliiga. Besides Brazil, he has played in Finland and Belgium.
It has been widely speculated in the Finnish media whether Rafinha would apply for the Finnish citizenship. Former national team manager Mixu Paatelainen expressed his interest in adding Rafinha to the national team roster. Rafinha has a Finnish wife and two children.
Finnish Veikkausliiga 2018 HJK Helsinki | Finnish Veikkausliiga 2017 HJK Helsinki | Jupiler League 2014-2015 Gent | Finnish Veikkausliiga 2011 HJK Helsinki |
Finnish Veikkausliiga 2010 HJK Helsinki |
2005-2008 |
2008-2010 |
2010-2011 |
2011-2016 |
2016-2020 |
| Tampere United | Appearances | Finish Veikkausliiga | 2009 | 25 |
| Tampere United | Assists | Finish Veikkausliiga | 2009 | 3 |
| Tampere United | Goals | Finish Veikkausliiga | 2009 | 7 |