Rafael Tavares Gomes Fernandes (born 28 June 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for French Ligue 1 club Lille.
A youth product of Sporting CP since 2010, he started playing with their reserves in the 2021-22 season.[1]
On 11 July 2022, he transferred to Arouca in the Primeira Liga signing a three-year contract.[2] He made his professional debut as a half-time substitute in a 4–0 Primeira Liga loss to Benfica on 5 August 2022.[3]
On 31 January 2024, Fernandes moved to Ligue 1 side Lille, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.[4] The French club paid a reported €3 million transfer fee.[5]
On 18 January 2025, Fernandes signed for Scottish Premiership side Rangers on loan.[6]
Fernandes is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U18s and U20s.[7]
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