Active in Major League Soccer
Rafael Cabral
Goalkeeper #1
Age 35 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €0M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Rafael Cabral Barbosa is a above average SWEEPER KEEPER for Real Salt Lake. Evidence: 35 Passes/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Veteran Experience.
Rafael Cabral Barbosa Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Goalkeepers
Height 14%
Weight 71%
Experience 85%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 73%
Weight 94%
Experience 96%
Traits
POCKET ROCKET
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 75
Distribution 71
Command 26
Sweeping 0
Claiming 4
Key Strength 75 Shot-Stopping
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Rafael Cabral Barbosa this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Real Salt Lake | 97' | 7.3 | - | - | 50 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 0-2 Inter Miami | 96' | 7.3 | - | - | 56 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 4-2 San Diego | 96' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 3-1 Sporting Kansas City | 94' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | San Diego 2-2 Real Salt Lake | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 Austin | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 2-3 Real Salt Lake | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 2-1 Seattle Sounders | 90' | 8.9 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Real Salt Lake | 90' | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers | 71 |
| May 10, 2026 | FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake | 52 |
| May 14, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo | 40 |
| May 17, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids | 54 |
| May 23, 2026 | Minnesota United FC vs Real Salt Lake | 39 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake | 50 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake | 48 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | St. Louis City vs Real Salt Lake | 40 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota United FC | 49 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas | 41 |
Player Market Value
Track Rafael Cabral Barbosa's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €200K
Peak Value €4.0M (Q3'12)
€4.0M €2.0M €0
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Rafael Cabral serves as Salt Lake's platinum engine—a rare classification for a goalkeeper that speaks volumes about his active involvement. Bringing a wealth of experience from lengthy stints at Napoli and Santos, the 36-year-old is busy building his body of work and proving his worth in this new chapter.
The data paints a clear picture of a shot-stopper who refuses to stay planted on his goal line. Officially recognised as a SWEEPER KEEPER, his distribution numbers over his first 450 minutes highlight a player deeply connected to the build-up phase. Through five appearances, the veteran is firmly on an upward trajectory, shrugging off any early rust. What stands out most in our verdict is his unexpectedly high Dribbling dimension. Rather than just clearing his lines, he operates essentially as an eleventh outfield player. He shows supreme confidence taking touches outside the penalty box to sustain attacking momentum and dictate the tempo from deep.
Valued at €0M, the veteran's market presence remains entirely stable as he secures his unique role in the squad. The focus here is squarely on immediate tactical output rather than long-term resale potential. His vast experience brings immeasurable value to a defensive unit needing a proactive, vocal presence at the back.