Rafael Leão

Attacker · 27 yrs

🇵🇹 Portugal · FIFA World Cup 2026 →

⚽ Portugal

Player Profile

Leão is Portugal's post-Ronaldo attacking identity — raw pace and individual brilliance replacing target-man finishing.

Tactical Role

Explosive wide attacker with devastating pace and dribbling. Opens up defenses on the left with direct running and 1v1 ability.

Key Strengths

Dribbling Pace

Bio

Born 1999-06-10 (27)

Birthplace Almada

Height 188 cm

Nationality Portugal

Positions forward

Club Career

Portugal U16

2014 — 2016

Portugal U17

2015 — 2016

Portugal U19

2016 — 2017

Sporting CP

2017 — 2018

Portugal U21

2017 — 2021

Portugal U20

2017 — 2019

Lille OSC

2018 — 2019

AC Milan

2019 — present

Portugal

2021 — present

Iconic Moments

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AC Milan Scudetto — 2021-22 TROPHY MOMENT 2021-22

Was a key attacker as AC Milan won their first Serie A title in 11 years in 2021-22.

Why it matters

His pace and flair were instrumental in Milan's surprise title triumph over Inter.

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Serie A's most exciting dribbler SKILL 2023-24

Led Serie A in successful dribbles for multiple seasons, establishing himself as the league's most electric winger.

Why it matters

Became Portugal's main attacking threat alongside Ronaldo with his unique blend of pace and skill.

Leão defends red-card punch to 'protect teammate'Jun 8

The incident involving Leão's red-card punch has significant implications for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Such actions can influence the dynamics of team morale and cohesion, particularly in high-stakes tournaments where every match counts.