Raphael Silva

Raphael Silva da Arruda (born 20 April 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal.

Club career
Born in Cuiabá, Silva started his senior career in 2010 with Rio Preto Esporte Clube, in Paulista A2. On 19 July 2013, he joined Série A club Associação Atlética Ponte Preta. On 25 July, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 defeat against Nacional Futebol Clube in the Copa do Brasil.

After struggling to get playing time, Silva was loaned out to Boa Esporte Clube on 1 April 2015. On 23 May, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw against Paraná Clube. On 13 January 2016, he joined Criciúma Esporte Clube on a two-year contract. On 18 July 2017, he injured himself during a match against Boa Esporte Clube, returning to play three months later in late October.

On 8 January 2018, Silva switched to Goiás Esporte Clube. However, after being rarely used, he terminated his contract with the club on 28 June. Two days later, he moved abroad and signed for Portuguese club Boavista on a three-year contract.

On 30 May 2019, Silva signed Saudi club Al-Faisaly FC on a one-year contract. On 31 January 2022, Silva was released by Al-Faisaly.

Club
Al-Faisaly
 * King Cup: 2020–21

Esteghlal
 * Iran Pro League: 2021–22
 * Iranian Super Cup: 2022