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Rafa
Attacking Midfielder (R)
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Benfica
16 Feb 2027
Tuesday
Process
Overview
Personal
Contract
News
11
Transfers
Relations
Events
113
Awards
1
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Events
113
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
15.02.2027
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
7d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
7d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Fredrik Aursnes
Minor
7d ago
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
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Wants the board to strengthen the squad
Moderate
14d ago
Cause
He feels the squad around him is not strong enough to match his ambition. (He is openly ambitious.; The squad's quality sits below his own level.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
14d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Left out as
Jakub Kamiński
was preferred
Moderate
14d ago
Chosen instead
Jakub Kamiński
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Minor
14d ago
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
14d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
14d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
14d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Contract extension signed
Decision
02.02.2027
Movement
3y · $3.6M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
01.02.2027
Movement
3y · $3.6M/y
Who
Nascimento Hugo
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
21d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
21d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
28d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth
Mind
18.01.2027
He got what he wanted: His place back
Mind
18.01.2027
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
35d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 76 — rating 7.1)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
35d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Minor
42d ago
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named Player of the Match
42d ago
Made a decisive contribution in a tight match
42d ago
The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance
Moderate
42d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
42d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has started to want: A settled future
Mind
04.01.2027
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Moderate
49d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
49d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
49d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
56d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Fredrik Aursnes
Minor
56d ago
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
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Selected for the
Team of the Week member
63d ago
Rotated out for this match
Minor
63d ago
Chosen instead
Stevan Manuel
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
63d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Named Player of the Match
70d ago
The home crowd chanted his name after his player-of-the-match display
Serious
70d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display
Moderate
70d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance
Moderate
70d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Media narrative around him has shifted
Moderate
70d ago
Cause
Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
70d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Andreas Schjelderup
was preferred
Major
70d ago
Chosen instead
Andreas Schjelderup
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
77d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Celebrated a derby win with the team
84d ago
Trusted for a major fixture
Serious
84d ago
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
84d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
84d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Dodi Lukébakio
was preferred
Major
84d ago
Chosen instead
Dodi Lukébakio
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Hurt by being benched for a big match
Major
84d ago
Cause
The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider He was hooked despite a hot recent run of form.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Celebrated a derby win with the team
91d ago
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
91d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
91d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has come to believe: Bad blood between them
Mind
16.11.2026
He has come to believe: He backed him when nobody else did
Mind
16.11.2026
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
98d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 62 — rating 7.2)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
98d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
98d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
105d ago
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
105d ago
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
105d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Fredrik Aursnes
Minor
105d ago
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
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Named Player of the Match
105d ago
Ended a long scoring drought
105d ago
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
105d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
105d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Worried by competition from a new signing
Rato
Moderate
105d ago
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
02.11.2026
He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust
Mind
02.11.2026
Rotated out for this match
Minor
112d ago
Chosen instead
Bruma
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution
Moderate
112d ago
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Made a decisive contribution in a tight match
112d ago
Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution
Moderate
112d ago
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
112d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Wants the board to strengthen the squad
Moderate
112d ago
Cause
He feels the squad around him is not strong enough to match his ambition. (He is openly ambitious.; The squad's quality sits below his own level.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He got what he wanted: His place back
Mind
26.10.2026
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
119d ago
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
119d ago
Trusted for a major fixture
Serious
119d ago
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the continental knockout tie
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
119d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
119d ago
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
126d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
126d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
126d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has come to believe: The supporters adored him
Mind
12.10.2026
The supporters chanted his name after his goal
Serious
133d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Moderate
133d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Media narrative around him has shifted
Moderate
133d ago
Cause
Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
133d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
133d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
He has started to want: To end the drought
Mind
05.10.2026
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
140d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Jakub Kamiński
was preferred
Major
140d ago
Chosen instead
Jakub Kamiński
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Named Player of the Match
147d ago
The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance
Moderate
147d ago
Cause
His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
147d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
147d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
154d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 71 — rating 7.4)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
154d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Personality clash with
Fredrik Aursnes
Minor
154d ago
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
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Jhon Durán
was preferred
Major
154d ago
Chosen instead
Jhon Durán
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Hurt by being benched for a big match
Major
154d ago
Cause
The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider He was hooked despite a hot recent run of form.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Sharp ahead of an important match
Moderate
161d ago
Cause
Focus has narrowed in on the upcoming fixture.
Established as a regular starter
Serious
161d ago
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
161d ago
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
161d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
161d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
168d ago
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
168d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
168d ago
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
175d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution
Minor
182d ago
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Made a decisive contribution in a tight match
182d ago
Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution
Moderate
182d ago
Cause
He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
He has started to want: The manager’s trust
Mind
03.08.2026