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Radosław Żelezny
Radosław Dominik Żelezny (born 2006, Wrocław) is a Polish goalkeeper, 1.93 m, left-footed. Juventus youth 2022–2025, AS Roma from July 2025 (contract to 2029, shirt 91), on loan at Perugia in Serie C from August 2026.
Radovan Pankov (Радован Панков) (footballer)
Radovan Pankov (Радован Панков), Serbian centre-back born 1995 in Novi Sad; four Serbian titles with Red Star, 100 games and Polish Cup 2025 with Legia Warszawa, now Persija Jakarta.
Radu Drăgușin
Radu Drăgușin, Romanian centre-back born 2002 in Bucharest; Juventus youth, Genoa, Tottenham (€28m, 2024), EURO 2024 group winner, ACL injury January 2025, later Fiorentina.
Rafa Berges
Rafa Berges (Rafael Berges Marín, born 1971, Córdoba) is a Spanish retired left back and coach; Olympic gold medalist in men's football at Barcelona 1992 with Spain, later CD Tenerife and RC Celta de Vigo player.
Rafa Mir
Rafa Mir (Rafael Mir Vicente), Spanish striker born 1997 in Cartagena; Valencia academy, Wolves, Sevilla (2022-23 Europa League), loans at Valencia and Elche; sentenced June 2026 to 8.5 years for sexual aggression, appealed; loaned to Aris Thessaloniki.
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva (Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira Silva, born 1993), Portuguese forward; Euro 2016 winner; Braga, Benfica (94 goals, 7 titles), Besiktas, back at Benfica 2026 until 2028.
Rafael (footballer, born 1990)
Rafael Pereira da Silva (Rafael da Silva), Brazilian right-back born 1990 in Petrópolis; Manchester United 2008-2015 (170 apps, three Premier League titles), later Lyon, Başakşehir, and Botafogo; retired December 2024. Distinct from Rafa Silva of Portugal and judoka Rafael Silva.
Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez (Rafael Benítez Maudes, born 1960, Madrid) is a Spanish football manager; won the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool after the Istanbul comeback, two La Liga titles with Valencia, and 13 trophies overall.
Rafael Leão
Rafael Leão (Rafael Alexandre Conceição Leão), Portuguese winger born 1999 in Almada; Sporting academy, Lille, then AC Milan 2019-2026; 2021-22 Scudetto and Serie A MVP; joined Galatasaray in August 2026 for €44 million.
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez Álvarez (Rafa Márquez), Mexican defender and manager born 1979; five-time World Cup captain, Barcelona and Monaco honours, 2017 OFAC designation later lifted, Mexico head coach from 2026.
Rafael Nel
Rafael Ferreira Nel (Rafael Nel), Portuguese centre-forward born 2005 in Amadora, plays for Sporting CP (number 9). Benfica and Belenenses youth product, U20 international, contract to 2029.
Rafael Santos Borré
Rafael Santos Borré (Rafael Santos Borré Maury), Colombian striker born 1995 in Barranquilla; River Plate and Colombia forward, Copa Libertadores 2018 and Europa League 2022 winner, formerly of Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen, and Internacional.
Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart, Dutch attacking midfielder (born 1983, Heemskerk); Ajax, Hamburg, Real Madrid, Tottenham; 109 Netherlands caps, 25 goals; inaugural 2003 Golden Boy; retired 2018.
Rafinha (footballer, born 1985)
Rafinha, full name Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza (born 1985, Londrina), Brazilian right-back; Schalke 04 and Bayern München, 2013 treble, 18 Bayern trophies, retired July 2025; distinct from Rafinha Alcântara and Raphinha.
Rafinha (footballer, born 1993)
Rafinha (Rafael Alcântara do Nascimento), born 1993 in São Paulo, Brazilian-Spanish attacking midfielder, Barcelona La Masia graduate and 2015 treble winner, brother of Thiago, son of Mazinho; retired 22 December 2025 after Al-Arabi SC.
Ragnar Klavan
Ragnar Klavan (born 1985) is an Estonian former centre-back for Augsburg, Liverpool (53 apps, 2016-18), and Cagliari, 130-cap Estonia captain, retired December 2024 to run for Estonian FA president.
Ragnhild Gulbrandsen
Ragnhild Øren Gulbrandsen (born 1977, Narvik), Norwegian footballer, Olympic gold 2000, 2007 World Cup Bronze Boot, 80 caps 30 goals, Trondheims-Ørn and Boston Breakers; distinct from Solveig Gulbrandsen and Ragnhild Gudbrandsen.
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling (born 1994, Kingston, Jamaica), English winger; Liverpool, Manchester City (four Premier League titles, 131 goals), Chelsea, Arsenal loan, now Feyenoord; England winger and anti-racism campaigner with an MBE.
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers FC, Kirkcaldy club founded 1883 playing at Stark's Park in the SPFL Championship; 1994/95 Scottish League Cup winners on penalties over Celtic, three-time Challenge Cup winners, twice second-tier champions.
Raja CA (نادي الرجاء الرياضي)
Raja Club Athletic (نادي الرجاء الرياضي), Raja CA, is a Moroccan football club founded 20 March 1949 in Casablanca's Derb Sultan; 20-time Botola champion, 2021 CAF Confederation Cup winner, plays at Stade Mohammed-V.
Ralf Kettemann
Ralf Kettemann (born 1986, Crailsheim) is a German football coach, SC Paderborn head coach since July 2025, who won Bundesliga promotion in his first professional season via the 2026 play-off against Wolfsburg.
Ralf Rangnick
Ralf Rangnick, born 1958 in Backnang, is a German coach and sporting director, godfather of gegenpressing, ex-Hoffenheim, Schalke, RB Leipzig and Manchester United interim boss, Austria head coach since June 2022, contracted to the ÖFB until at least Euro 2028.
Ralph Hasenhüttl
Ralph Hasenhüttl, Austrian football manager and former striker (born 1967), known as the 'Alpine Klopp'; promoted Aalen and Ingolstadt, led RB Leipzig to second place, managed Southampton 2018–2022 and Wolfsburg 2024–2025.
Ramadan Sobhi
Ramadan Sobhi (Ramadan Sobhi Ahmed, born 1997), Egyptian winger from Al Ahly who played for Stoke City, Huddersfield Town, and Pyramids FC, won the 2025 CAF Champions League, earned 37 Egypt caps, and received a four-year doping ban upheld in 2026.
Ramires
Ramires (Ramires Santos do Nascimento, born 1987), Brazilian midfielder; Olympic bronze 2008, Chelsea 2010-16 (251 games, 34 goals, 2012 Champions League), two World Cups, retired 2020.
Ramiro Funes Mori
Ramiro Funes Mori (José Ramiro Funes Mori, born 1991, Mendoza) is an Argentine left-footed center-back at Estudiantes; ex-River Plate, Everton, Villarreal, Al Nassr, Cruz Azul; 26 Argentina caps, Copa Libertadores 2015 and Europa League 2020/21 winner.
Ramon Tanque
Ramon Tanque (Ramon de Andrade Souza, born 1998) is a Brazilian 1.88 m centre-forward; 2024/25 Cambodian Golden Boot with Visakha, 2025/26 Indonesian Super League champion with Persib, now on loan at Chennaiyin FC.
Ramona Bachmann
Ramona Bachmann, born 1990 in Malters, is a Swiss striker with 153 caps and 60 goals for Switzerland; clubs include Umea IK, Wolfsburg, Chelsea, PSG, Houston Dash, and BSC Young Boys.
Rampla juniors
Rampla Juniors is a Uruguayan football club founded in 1914 in Montevideo's Villa del Cerro, known for its red-and-green colors, 1927 championship, and Estadio Olímpico.
Randal Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani, French forward born 1998 in Bondy, played for Nantes, Eintracht Frankfurt, PSG (about €90m, 2023), Juventus and Tottenham loans, and rejoined Juventus permanently in 2026; 32 France caps, 9 goals, 2022 World Cup finalist.