Rafael Carioca

Defensive Midfielder - Aston Villa
28 Sep 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 1 Events 22 Awards Matches History

Events

22

  1. Looks overawed by the elite-club standards

    Moderate
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. He has joined a club operating at the top of the game.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  2. Clashed with Andrés García over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  3. Clashed with Ezri Konsa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  5. Personality clash with Ross Barkley

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  6. Clashed with Andrés García over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Clashed with Ezri Konsa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  8. Left out as Amadou Onana was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Amadou Onana was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  9. Looks overawed by the elite-club standards

    Moderate
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. He has joined a club operating at the top of the game.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  10. Left out as Boubacar Kamara was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Boubacar Kamara was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  11. Personality clash with Matty Cash

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  12. Personality clash with Pau Torres

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  13. Worried by competition from a new signing Rico Lewis

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  14. Personality clash with Boubacar Kamara

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  15. Personality clash with Amadou Onana

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  16. Joining one of the elite clubs in the game

  17. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  18. A career-defining chance to play for an elite club

    Serious
    Cause
    Mutual professional respect underpins this. The gap in reputation between them is being felt in the dressing room.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  19. No longer a star in this dressing room

    Moderate
    Cause
    A reputation gap between senior and lesser players is the friction point. His current level sits below the standards the rest of the squad sets.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  20. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Moderate
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  21. Clashed with Andrés García over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  22. Clashed with Ezri Konsa over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.