Rafael Rocha (footballer)

Carlos Rafael Rocha Ferreira, sometimes known as Rafael Rocha or Rato (born 14 March 1989 in Ribeirão Preto) is a Brazilian professional football player who plays as a left midfielder for União de Rondonópolis.

Early career
Rocha began his youth career at Desportivo Brasil. He later played at São Bento and Botafogo.

Politehnica Timișoara
In October 2010 Rafael Rocha signed with Politehnica Timişoara, being recommended there by Poli's defender, the Brazilian Hélder Maurílio. Rocha was presented together with Jiří Krejčí and he was handed the number 30. At the presentation, he said: "It's a unique opportunity for me. It's a great team and I want to meet the demands of that are here. Romanian football is very aggressive. I'll probably adjust harder, I hope the people here will have patience with me". He made his debut for Poli on the Dan Păltinişanu stadium on 26 February 2011 against Gaz Metan Mediaş, replacing Ianis Zicu in the 88th minute of the game.

Honours
Politehnica Timișoara
 * Liga II: 2011–12