Rafinha (footballer, born 1982)

For other people known as Rafinha, see Rafinha.

Rafinha

Personal information
Full name	Rafael Scapini de Almeida
Date of birth	(1982-06-29) June 29, 1982
Place of birth	Brazil
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder, Defender
Team information
Current team	HJK Helsinki
Number	8
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–2005	Campinas
2005–2007	AC Oulu	67	(13)
2008–2009	Tampere United	48	(8)
2010–2011	HJK Helsinki	44	(3)
2011–2016	Gent	100	(2)
2016–	HJK Helsinki	13	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 24, 2016

Rafael Scapini de Almeida (born June 29, 1982), commonly known as Rafinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁɐˈfĩɲɐ]), is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Finnish team HJK Helsinki of the Veikkausliiga.

It has been widely speculated in the Finnish media if Rafinha was applying for the Finnish citizenship. National team manager Mixu Paatelainen has expressed his interest in adding Rafinha to the national team roster. Rafinha has a Finnish wife and two children.

References

• Guardian Football
• www.kaagent.be