Rafael Leão
LW · AC Milan · Portugal
Quick facts
Core profile details at a glance.
Born
July 7, 1999
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Rafael Leao is an explosive winger who plays for AC Milan and Portugal. The Portuguese forward combines blistering pace with improving end product, making him one of Serie A's most dangerous attackers.
Strengths
- +Blistering pace
- +1v1 dribbling
- +Physical power
- +Improving finishing
- +Direct running
Weaknesses
- −Defensive work rate
- −Consistency across 90 minutes
- −Decision-making in final third
Role in the XI
Leao plays on the left wing, cutting inside to shoot or using his pace to get behind defenses.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Portugal
Rafael Leão was born on July 7, 1999 in Portugal.
Played for Sporting CP B
Played for Sporting CP B, making 12 appearances and scoring 7 goals.
Played for Sporting CP
Played for Sporting CP, making 3 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Lille
Played for Lille, making 24 appearances and scoring 8 goals.
Joined AC Milan
Signed for AC Milan, making 219 appearances and scoring 64 goals.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
International debut for Portugal
Made senior international debut for Portugal. Has earned 30 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Played for AC Milan
Played for AC Milan.
Current Status
Currently playing for AC Milan and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Portugal.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AC Milan | 2019–Present | 219 | 64 | - |
Sporting CP B | 2017–2018 | 12 | 7 | - |
Lille | 2018–2019 | 24 | 8 | - |
Sporting CP | 2017–2018 | 3 | 1 | - |
 AC Milan | 2019–2020 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2020–2021 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| AC Milan | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 258 | 80 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
AC Milan
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