Rafael Leão Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Salary, Stats, Height, Career Goals, Brother

Biography

Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão (born June 10, 1999), more commonly recognized as Rafael Leão, hailing from Portugal, is a skilled professional footballer specializing in the role of a left winger.

He demonstrates his exceptional abilities on the field as a key player for the prestigious Italian club AC Milan. Rafael Leao plays a vital role in his club’s achievements and takes pride in representing his country as a member of the Portugal national team.

Rafael Leão
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão
Stage Name:	Rafael Leão
Born:	10 June 1999 (age 24 years old)
Place of Birth:	Almada, Portugal
Nationality:	Portuguese
Education:	Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Height:	1.88 m
Parents:	António Leão, Conceicao Leão
Siblings:	Jefferson Encada, Paulo Leão, Nadia Leão, Bianca Leão
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Debora Reis (2022-2023), Francisca Silva (2023)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Football Player
Net Worth:	$10 million-$20 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Born on June 10, 1999, in Almada, a city in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area of Portugal, Rafael Leão was fortunate to be raised by his parents. His father, António Leão, comes from Angola, while his mother, Conceicao Leão, hails from Sao Tome and Principe. 

Throughout his upbringing, Rafael enjoyed the companionship of his sisters, Paulo Leão, Nadia Leão, and Bianca Leão, as well as his brother, Jefferson Encada, who is also involved in football. Rafael and Cristiano Ronaldo have represented the Portuguese national soccer team.

Additionally, between 2011 and 2013, Rafael Leão pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science at Universidade Federal de Pelotas.

Career

Rafael Leão‘s professional football journey commenced within Sporting CP’s youth academy, where he honed his skills before debuting for the club in 2018. However, despite displaying promise, his time at Sporting CP was marked by controversy, prompting his departure.

Seeking a fresh start, Leão opted to join Lille OSC in France. Soon after, AC Milan recognized his exceptional talent and secured his services in 2019 for a substantial fee of €35 million.

Rafael Leão‘s outstanding skills have rendered him an invaluable asset for AC Milan, contributing significantly to their Serie A triumph in 2022, marking their first title in over a decade. Recognizing his exceptional performances, Leão earned that particular season’s distinguished title of Serie A Most Valuable Player.

Beyond his club career, Leão represented Portugal in various youth categories before making his senior international debut in 2021. He had the privilege of participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Portugal squad, showcasing his abilities on the global stage alongside some of football’s greatest talents.

On January 13, 2024, Rafael Leão celebrated a significant milestone by renewing his contract, commemorating the achievement by scoring two goals against Cerona. However, in the current campaign, he has struggled to find the back of the net, registering only three goals in the league. This goal-scoring drought has raised concerns, as a report highlights the urgency for him to end this period of low goal productivity.

Social Media

• Instagram: @iamrafaeleao93
• Twitter: @Rafaeleao93
• Facebook: @RafaelLeaoOfficial

Personal Life

Rafael Leão, aged 24, has been romantically linked with Debora Reis, a well-known model from Portugal. Their budding relationship became apparent in April 2022 when they were first seen together, and shortly after that, they publicly acknowledged their partnership.

Regrettably, their love story took an unexpected turn as rumors circulated about their separation in June 2023. These speculations gained momentum when the couple unfollowed each other on various social media platforms. Additionally, the absence of birthday greetings from Debora to Leão on his special day in June added credibility to the breakup rumors.

Whispers suggest that Francisca Silva is Rafael Leão‘s new girlfriend, and their relationship reportedly began in 2023.

Net Worth

Rafael Leão‘s current salary at AC Milan is an impressive £106,304 per week, translating to a staggering annual income of approximately £5.5 million. Since he arrived at AC Milan in 2019, the talented player has experienced a noteworthy surge in his earnings, with his weekly wage multiplying by more than three times over this period. 

As a result of his lucrative salary and potential investments, it is estimated that Rafael Leão‘s net worth could range between $10 million and $20 million.