Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Indian Super League · Defender · #33 · Brazil · 29 yrs
Rafael Ribeiro is a defender. Rafael Ribeiro is a Brazilian international, 29 years old, defender. Rafael Ribeiro wears shirt number 33. Rafael Ribeiro was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 1996-01-18. Rafael Ribeiro is 190 cm tall and weighs 92 kg. Rafael Ribeiro's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Indian Super League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Paulista - A1, Pernambucano - 1, and other leagues. Rafael Ribeiro's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Rafael Ribeiro season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Defender · #33
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Free agent |  Velo Clube |  SC Delhi |
| 2024-11-23 | Free |  Figueirense FIG | Velo Clube |
| 2023-12-29 | Free |  Chapecoense-sc CHA | Figueirense FIG |
Season intelligence
Profile as Defender: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine. Season rating 6.8.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
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Facing Scotland for the last 2026 World Cup game of Group C, Neymar has been left out of Brazil's starting XI. Neymar became one of the biggest talking points in Carlo Ancelotti’s roster selection for the 2026 World Cup as fans anxiously awaited the return of the top scorer in Brazil national team history. However, for this final group stage match against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, he has been left out of the starting lineup. Neymar will start on the bench due to a tactical decision by head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Despite being fully fit and ready to log his first minutes in this tournament, the Italian manager has opted to stick with Vinicius Junior on the left wing and Lucas Paqueta as the attacking midfielder behind the striker. Nevertheless, this match against Scotland marks the first time Neymar is actually available to play. He missed the first two group matches against Morocco and Haiti entirely while finishing his recovery from a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. Now, Neymar has returned to full training with the group, and Ancelotti confirmed that the superstar is highly likely to see the pitch. “Neymar is available, he trained well and prepared for the match. He can play, just like the others. We are very happy that he is back because, obviously, he has a lot of quality and can help the team,” he said on Tuesday’s press conference. Manhã de trabalho em Nova Jersey! 🇧🇷🔥Seguimos na preparação para os próximos desafios na Copa do Mundo de 2026. #BateNoPeito 📸 Rafael Ribeiro/CBF pic.twitter.com/dU2CFQsSUm— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) June 21, 2026 Even while watching from the sidelines during the opening matches, Neymar consistently demonstrated the leadership qualities that prompted Ancelotti to call him up: “Neymar’s attitude over these past few days has been very good. He knows his teammates very well, he has worked hard and has tried to recover as quickly as possible. He brings experience, knowledge of the game, and helps out even when he isn’t playing. I am very happy with him.” When was Neymar’s last game with Brazil? Following an iconic era of Brazilian legends like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Rivaldo, Neymar emerged as the next generational superstar for the Canarinha. While he has already surpassed Pelé as the nation’s all-time top goalscorer, the former Barcelona star has faced an uphill battle just to get back on the pitch for his country. Neymar’s last official appearance for Brazil came nearly three years ago on October 17, 2023, during a 2-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Uruguay in Montevideo. On that fateful night, the forward suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee, a devastating injury that sidelined him for over a year. In February 2025, Neymar made a high-profile return to his boyhood club Santos to begin building up his fitness specifically for this tournament. While he was expected to feature heavily after Ancelotti took over the national team in May 2025, minor fitness setbacks extended his international absence until this very moment in North America.
Neymar remains unavailable as he continues recovering from injury, but the possibility of seeing the Santos star in Brazil’s opening match against Morocco has not been completely ruled out. With the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching, Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil are carefully monitoring one of the biggest storylines surrounding the tournament. Neymar remains unavailable as he continues recovering from injury, but the possibility of seeing the Santos star in Brazil’s opening match against Morocco has not been completely ruled out. Uncertainty has further complicated Brazil’s plans. While the national team has looked impressive during its recent warm-up matches, the focus continues to center on whether Neymar will be ready when the World Cup begins. Brazil’s preparations suffered a setback when Neymar arrived at the training camp already carrying an injury sustained while playing for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A. Initially diagnosed as an edema by his club, further examinations conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed a more serious problem. The tests confirmed a grade II calf muscle injury, leading medical staff to place the forward on a carefully managed recovery program. As a result, Neymar missed Brazil’s emphatic 6-2 victory over Panama and will also sit out the final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt. Neymar Junior of Brazil. Instead of traveling with the squad to Cleveland, the veteran star remained at the team’s base in New Jersey, where he continues undergoing physiotherapy and individualized treatment under medical supervision. Despite the concerns surrounding Neymar’s fitness, Ancelotti has remained remarkably calm. The key factor that will determine Neymar’s availability Although Neymar’s chances of featuring against Morocco appeared slim only days ago, fresh reports suggest the situation is evolving positively. According to journalist Pedro Lopes of UOL, Neymar will undergo a new medical examination on Monday, June 8. The results of that assessment will play a crucial role in determining the next step of his recovery. Segundo round de treinamento da quinta-feira! 🔥🇧🇷#BateNoPeito 📸 Rafael Ribeiro/CBF📸 Sam Robles/CBF pic.twitter.com/dZLxm6VoIi— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) June 4, 2026 Should the examination produce encouraging results, the Selecao’s technical staff could allow Neymar to return to training with the rest of the squad, significantly improving his chances of being available for the World Cup opener. Internally, there is growing optimism that the recovery is progressing faster than initially expected. While no guarantees have been made, the possibility of Neymar appearing against Morocco remains alive. Brazil preparing for multiple scenarios Ancelotti and his coaching staff are understandably preparing for every possibility. World Cup regulations allow teams to replace injured outfield players until 24 hours before their opening match. However, Brazil has shown no signs of considering such a move, reflecting the confidence the coaching staff has in Neymar’s recovery timetable. Neymar Jr. of Brazil celebrates scoring his side’s first goal with his teammate Lucas Paqueta . If the forward were unable to participate immediately, Brazil would still possess considerable attacking depth. Players such as Endrick, Rayan, Lucas Paqueta, and Igor Thiago provide alternative options capable of carrying the attacking burden. Still, there is little doubt that Neymar’s presence would significantly strengthen Brazil’s ambitions.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has delivered an encouraging injury update regarding Neymar, offering fans hope just days before their 2026 World Cup debut against Morocco. With the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching, Neymar is currently on a specialized training program to recover from a Grade II calf muscle strain. Amid mounting concerns over the superstar’s availability, manager Carlo Ancelotti offered a highly reassuring fitness update during his latest press appearance. “I think Neymar’s situation is very clear. He is doing excellent individual work. Tomorrow (Saturday) he will undergo an MRI, and if everything goes well, he will rejoin the main group next week,” Ancelotti confirmed during his press conference. While the rest of the Brazilian squad travels to Cleveland on Friday to face Egypt in their final pre-tournament friendly on Saturday, Neymar will not be making the trip. Instead, he will remain at the team’s base camp in New Jersey to continue his focused rehabilitation process. The former Barcelona forward was named on the bench during Brazil‘s emphatic 6–2 victory over Panama in their emotional Maracana send-off match. However, he did not see any minutes on the pitch, as the medical staff is entirely prioritizing his long-term availability for the World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti atualiza a situação de Neymar e espera retorno aos treinos com o grupo na próxima semana.📸 Rafael Ribeiro/CBF#futebol #selecaobrasileira #ge2026 #ancelotti #neymar pic.twitter.com/vGdLMXN4KB— ge (@geglobo) June 5, 2026 While the national team brass desperately wants Neymar on the pitch for their June 13 opener against Morocco, Ancelotti recently reiterated that they will not rush his recovery. The Italian tactician emphasized that if Neymar is not 100% ready for the opening match, the staff will simply focus on getting him in peak condition for their second Group C fixture against Haiti on Friday, June 19. Ancelotti to rest some players in final friendly Carlo Ancelotti opted not to reveal his full starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Egypt, but he guaranteed that he would be resting Gabriel Magalhaes. The manager noted that the center-back showed signs of heavy fatigue following his grueling shifts for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final. Flamengo’s Leo Pereira is expected to step into the heart of the defense to replace Gabriel. Additionally, tactical tweaks during recent training sessions suggest further squad rotation, with Bournemouth’s Rayan filling in for Lucas Paqueta in midfield and Douglas Santos slotting into the left-back position in place of Alex Sandro.
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