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Rafael Leão
Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão
Left Winger
Galatasaray
27 years old
188 cm
right foot
Market Value
€40.0M
Contract Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Appearances
462
Goals
123
Assists
86
Minutes
27,912
Career Statistics
| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Süper Lig | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League A | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 29 | 9 | 3 |
| ↳ | World Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 24/25 | Champions League | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 34 | 8 | 10 |
| ↳ | Supercoppa Italiana | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League A | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League Finals | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Champions League | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Europa League | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 34 | 9 | 10 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Champions League | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| ↳ | European Qualifiers | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 35 | 15 | 10 |
| ↳ | Supercoppa Italiana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League A | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 21/22 | Champions League | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 34 | 11 | 10 |
| ↳ | World Cup | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Europa League | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Europa League Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 30 | 6 | 6 |
| ↳ | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 18/19 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Ligue 1 | 24 | 8 | 2 |
| ↳ | U20 Elite League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | U20 World Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ↳ | Liga Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | Liga Portugal 2 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| ↳ | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | U20 Elite League | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Youth League | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-19 qualification | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Under-19 Euro | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Youth League | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-17 qualification | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Under-17 Euro | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Transfer History
€38.0M
Aug 29, 2026
€49.5M
Aug 1, 2019
€20.2M
Aug 8, 2018
Undisclosed
Feb 5, 2018
Sporting U19
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2017
Sporting U17
Sporting U19
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2016
Sporting Sub-15
Sporting U17
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2014
Sporting Yth.
Sporting Sub-15
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2012
Market Value History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | €40.0M | €10.0M |
| May 28, 2026 — Jul 31, 2026 | €50.0M | €15.0M |
| Mar 23, 2026 | €65.0M | €5.0M |
| Jun 16, 2025 — Dec 22, 2025 | €70.0M | €5.0M |
| Oct 17, 2024 — Dec 17, 2024 | €75.0M | €15.0M |
| Jun 14, 2023 — Jun 4, 2024 | €90.0M | +€10.0M |
| Mar 20, 2023 | €80.0M | €5.0M |
| Nov 10, 2022 | €85.0M | +€15.0M |
| Jun 6, 2022 | €70.0M | +€20.0M |
| Mar 14, 2022 | €50.0M | +€15.0M |
| Dec 27, 2021 | €35.0M | +€10.0M |
| Jun 2, 2021 | €25.0M | €3.0M |
| Oct 28, 2020 — Dec 28, 2020 | €28.0M | +€4.0M |
| Aug 24, 2020 | €24.0M | +€4.0M |
| Apr 7, 2020 | €20.0M | €2.0M |
Achievements & Trophies
Footballer of the Year
• AC Milan
Player of the Year
TM-Player of the season
Italian champion
• AC Milan
Winner UEFA Nations League
• Portugal
Italian Super Cup winner
• AC Milan
Portuguese league cup winner
• Sporting CP
European Under-17 champion
• Portugal U17
International Career
PortugalSenior
51
Caps
6
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Oct 9, 2021
Portugal U19U19
17
Caps
5
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 10, 2016
Portugal U21U21
15
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 10, 2017
Portugal U17U17
11
Caps
4
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Aug 26, 2015
Portugal U16U16
10
Caps
2
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Oct 21, 2014
Portugal U20U20
8
Caps
2
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Oct 5, 2017
Portugal U18U18
0
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Injury History
| Injury | Period | Days Out | Games Missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstring injury | Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026 | 12 | - |
| Adductor pain | Mar 20, 2026 - Apr 3, 2026 | 15 | 3 |
| Adductor pain | Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 21 | 3 |
| Calf injury | Aug 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 | 39 | 7 |
| Muscle injury | Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| Hamstring muscle injury | Nov 11, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023 | 32 | 7 |
| Adductor pain | May 6, 2023 - May 15, 2023 | 10 | 3 |
| Hamstring muscle injury | Dec 4, 2021 - Jan 1, 2022 | 29 | 5 |
| Muscle injury | Mar 14, 2021 - Apr 5, 2021 | 23 | 10 |
| Hamstring muscle injury | Nov 18, 2020 - Dec 8, 2020 | 21 | 5 |