Rafael Cabral

Goalkeeper #1
Age 35 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Rafael Cabral Barbosa
35
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 21
🎯 Clutch 36
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 39
💰 Opportunity
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Goalkeeper

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 71 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 26 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 0 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 4 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 26, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 97' 7.3 - - 50 Dignity Health Sports Park
Apr 23, 2026 Real Salt Lake 0-2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 96' 7.3 - - 56 America First Field
Apr 19, 2026 Real Salt Lake 4-2 San Diego Major League Soccer 96' 6.7 0 0 77 America First Field
Apr 04, 2026 Real Salt Lake 3-1 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 0 0 53 America First Field
Mar 22, 2026 San Diego 2-2 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 6.2 0 0 100 Snapdragon Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-1 Austin Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 71 America First Field
Mar 08, 2026 Atlanta United FC 2-3 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 7.0 0 0 72 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-1 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 90' 8.9 0 0 50 America First Field
Feb 22, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 8.0 0 0 34 BC Place

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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