Name Rafael Defendi Playing position Role Footballer | Number 1 Height 1.91 m Weight 88 kg | |
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Full name Rafael Garcia Tonioli Defendi Date of birth (1983-12-22) 22 December 1983 (age 32) Current team F.C. Pacos de Ferreira (#1 / Goalkeeper) Parents Edelcio Defendi, Fatima Defendi Siblings Rodrigo Defendi, Junior Defendi | ||
Place of birth Ribeirao Preto, Brazil | ||
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Rafael Garcia Tonioli Defendi (born 22 December 1983) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Paços de Ferreira in the Primeira Liga.
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Career
Born in Ribeirão Preto, Defendi passed through Botafogo and Santos youth systems, in his early career. In 2007, he made his first move abroad and joined C.D. Aves, making his professional debut on 18 August 2007 in a home loss against Olhanense. He only added six league caps throughout the season before returning to Brazil.
After several years in his homecountry, mostly at the regional level, in July 2014, Defendi returned to Portugal, joining Paços de Ferreira, being first choice most of the season, battling with António Filipe for the position.
Personal life
He is the older brother of Rodrigo Defendi, also a professional footballer.