Rafael Gustavo Dias (born 3 June 1974) is a Brazilian former footballer.
Rafael was born in 1974 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He played beach football as a child.
Rafael started his career with Brazilian side Ypiranga. In 1999, he signed for Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira. He scored seventeen goals for the club during the 2000/01 season. In 2001, he signed for Portuguese side Porto. In 2002, he signed for Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães. In 2006, he signed for Brazilian side Esportivo. After that, he signed for Brazilian side São José. In 2007, he signed for Brazilian side Novo Hamburgo. In 2008, he signed for Brazilian side Porto Alegre.
Rafael mainly operated as a striker. He was regarded as an attacking midfielder option while playing for Porto.
Rafael has been married. He has an autistic son.