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Rafael Leão

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Rafael Leão

Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão

Portuguese dynamic winger for AC Milan celebrated for his explosive speed, dazzling dribbling, and Serie A title-winning talismanic performances.

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Biography

Rafael Leão graduated through Sporting CP acclaimed academy before moving to Lille and then joining AC Milan in 2019. In Italy, he flourished into one of world football most devastating one-on-one dribblers. In 2021–22, he scored 11 league goals and provided 10 assists to lead AC Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years, collecting the Serie A Most Valuable Player award. He represents the Portugal national team, having featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024.

Career timeline

  1. Sporting CP

    2017 – 2018

  2. AC Milan

    2019 – present · Serie A champion and MVP in 2022

  3. Portugal national football team

    2021 – present

Major achievements

  • Serie A champion2022
  • Serie A Most Valuable Player2022
  • UEFA European Under-17 Championship winner2016

Personal life & family

Relationship

Inês Rebelo

Partner

Children

Leonardo Leão, Tiago Leão

Rafael Leão is in a relationship with Portuguese model and influencer Inês Rebelo. In November 2024, the couple celebrated the arrival of twin boys, Leonardo and Tiago. Leão also pursues a passion for hip-hop music, releasing tracks under the moniker Way 45.

Sources

  1. Rafael Leão – Career statistics and biography — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  2. A.C. Milan — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  3. Sporting CP — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
  4. Portugal national football team — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)