Rafael Santos (footballer, born 1984)

Rafael Alves dos Santos, or simply Rafael Santos (born 10 November 1984 in Jaboticabal), is a Brazilian central defender.

Career
On 4 August 2009 Bologna F.C. 1909 signed the Brazilian defender from Atlético Paranaense on loan for one season.

In June 2012 Santos signed a two-year contract, with the possibility of a third, with Arsenal Kyiv in the Ukrainian Premier League. He left Arsenal Kyiv in November 2013 when his contract was cancelled after the club was declared bankrupt. In December 2013 he agreed to a two-year contract with Gabala. On 6 January 2014 Santos completed his move to Gabala. On 20 December 2015, he extended his Gabala contract until 2017. He left Gabala in May 2017 after the expiration of his contract.

Honours

 * Vitória
 * Campeonato Baiano (1): 2008
 * Atlético Paranaense
 * Campeonato Paranaense (1): 2009