Raphael Borges Rodrigues (born 11 September 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for club Wigan Athletic on loan from club Coventry City. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Australia at youth international level.
Raphael was born in Maastricht, Netherlands to Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues, a former professional footballer. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia, with his family at the age of eight, while his extended family remained in his father's hometown, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raphael attended St Michael's College in Henley Beach, South Australia and Parade College in Bundoora, Victoria. He started playing football in Adelaide for Western Strikers before moving to Melbourne.
Raphael joined Melbourne City Youth in 2017 and signed a three-year scholarship contract in September 2019. He re-signed for a season in October 2021, with an option to extend, after making five senior appearances since his first-team debut in the 2019âÂÂ20 season, aged 16. Raphael made his first start for Melbourne City in the Melbourne Derby on 6 June 2021. He was named on the bench in the 2021 A-League Grand Final, being a part of City's first A-League trophy.
On 23 March 2022, Raphael scored his first professional goal in a 2âÂÂ1 win over Brisbane Roar at Moreton Daily Stadium. Raphael was released by the club in June 2023.
On 27 June 2023, Raphael was announced to have signed for Macarthur FC on a two-year contract. In the 2023âÂÂ24 season, Raphael managed three goals and two assists for the Bulls by February 2024. He finished the campaign for Macarthur with six goals in 33 appearances across all competitions.
On 24 May 2024, Raphael was announced to have signed with EFL Championship club Coventry City. He signed a four-year deal with the West Midlands club, expiring in June 2028.
On 1 September 2025, Raphael joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan for the 2025âÂÂ26 season.
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