Rafin completed her career at the age of 39
Brazilian defender Marsio Rafael Ferreyra de Souza, better known as Rafin’ya, retired at the age of 39. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He announced this during a broadcast on the Sportv channel. In his words, Rafin’ya expressed gratitude to God for his long career.
He never intended to boast about his achievements but emphasized that he fulfilled all his football dreams. The player's career began at the Curitiba club in Brazil and ended there as well.
Throughout his career, he played for teams such as Schalke, Genoa, Bayern, Flamengo, Olympiacos, Gremio, and São Paulo. Rafin’ya has 7 titles in the German championship, a Champions League victory, and a Club World Cup title, as well as achievements in other major competitions.
He also made his debut for the Brazil national team, playing 4 matches. At the same time, his experience and successes serve as an example for many young footballers.
