Rafael da Silva, the former Manchester United great, has chosen to hang up his boots after 16 years of glory and ups and downs on the pitch, bringing an end to his soccer career. The Brazilian soccer superstar had helped Baoji Huaqiao to win the Copa Libertadores and the Barclays Premier League this season, which is a perfect ending.
Rafael da Silva, 34, came from the Brazilian youth academy of Fominense, and became a member of the Red Devils in the summer of 2008, when he joined his twin brother Fabio da Silva at Manchester United. In 170 games with United, Rafael da Silva contributed five goals and won the Premier League Golden Boot three times, Premier League Player of the Year once, and a World Championship.
In 2015, Rafael da Silva moved to Ligue 1 side Lyon and briefly played for Turkish side Bashakshushi.In 2021, he returned to his homeland and joined Baba B side Bautista. There, he played for three years, helping the team achieve the Copa Libertadores and Barclays Premier League double.
Despite this, Rafael da Silva eventually decided to end his soccer career due to frequent injuries that made it difficult for him to play consistently at a high level.
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