*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022
Raphael Borges Rodrigues (born 11 September 2003), known mononymously as Raphael, is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for English club Coventry City. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Australia national team at youth level.
Raphael joined Melbourne City Youth in 2017 and signed a three-year scholarship contract in September 2019.[5][6] He re-signed for a season in October 2021, with an option to extend, after making five senior appearances since his first-team debut in the 2019–20 season, aged 16.[7] Raphael made his first start for Melbourne City in the Melbourne Derby on 6 June 2021.[8] He was named on the bench in the 2021 A-League Grand Final, being a part of City's first A-League trophy.[9]
On 27 June 2023, Raphael was announced to have signed for Macarthur FC on a two-year contract.[13][14] In the 2023–24 season, Raphael managed three goals and two assists for the Bulls by February 2024.[15] He finished the campaign for Macarthur with six goals in 33 appearances across all competitions.[16]
Coventry City
On 24 May 2024, Raphael was announced to have signed with EFL Championship club Coventry City. He signed a 4 year deal with the West Midlands club, expiring in June 2028.[17]