Rafael Pereira Pinto

Rafael Pereira Pinto, known as Rafael Pinto, is a Portuguese midfielder born in São Domingos de Rana on 8 September 1998. He began his youth development at 9 Abril Trajouce before joining Benfica, where he had two spells, in 2007–08 and 2014–15. During his youth years, he also represented Foot 21, AD Oeiras and Casa Pia, completing his development at Estoril Praia. Pinto later built his senior career in Portugal’s lower tiers before moving to Luxembourg. On 1 July 2025, he joined FC Differdange 03, where he competes in the BGL Ligue. In the 2025–26 season, Pinto made 16 league appearances, scoring once and supplying four assists, and also played in UEFA Champions League and Conference League qualifying matches. Primarily an attacking midfielder, Rafael Pinto has also been listed on the left and right wings, offering Differdange creative support and positional flexibility.