Carlos Rafael Rocha Ferreira, sometimes known as Rafael Rocha or Rato (born 14 March 1989 in Ribeirão Preto) is a Brazilian professional football player who plays as a left midfielder for União de Rondonópolis.
Rocha began his youth career at Desportivo Brasil. He later played at São Bento and Botafogo.
In October 2010 Rafael Rocha signed with Politehnica Timià Âoara, being recommended there by Poli's defender, the Brazilian Hélder MaurÃÂlio. Rocha was presented together with Jià ÂàKrejÃÂàand he was handed the number 30. At the presentation, he said: "It's a unique opportunity for me. It's a great team and I want to meet the demands of that are here. Romanian football is very aggressive. I'll probably adjust harder, I hope the people here will have patience with me". He made his debut for Poli on the Dan PÃÂltinià Âanu stadium on 26 February 2011 against Gaz Metan Mediaà Â, replacing Ianis Zicu in the 88th minute of the game.
Politehnica TimiÃÂoara