| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Coelho Luiz | ||
| Date of birth | May 20, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Florianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | Figueirense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Figueirense | 48 | (22) |
| 2010–2011 | Desportivo Brasil | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Vasco da Gama (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2011 | → Avaí (loan) | 38 | (13) |
| 2012–2013 | Guangzhou R&F | 55 | (25) |
| 2014 | Changchun Yatai | 14 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Buriram United | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Goa | 16 | (7) |
| 2016–2017 | → Náutico (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 | → Chiangrai United (loan) | 29 | (12) |
| 2019 | Lampang | 31 | (15) |
| 2020 | Chainat Hornbill | 9 | (2) |
| 2023– | Negeri Sembilan FC | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2006 | Brazil U18 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 March 2017 | |||
Rafael Coelho Luiz (born May 20, 1988), or simply Rafael Coelho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker.
In 2014, he joined to Buriram United in Thai Premier League, he was injured by heavy training until the club decided not to allow him to play in league title. He has played in the Toyota League Cup and FA Cup only. Before he could ask the club to cancel his contract eventually.[1]
In November 2015, Rafael Coelho joined FC Goa as an injury replacement for Victor Simões. He scored 7 goals and earned a penalty for his team.
In 2016, he scored 53 goals and assisted 12 times to Mandar Rao Desai and Sahil Tavora. He earned one penalty against Chennaiyin FC and scored 1 Frederick goal against FC Pune City[2][failed verification]
In January 2017, he joined Chiangrai United.[3]