Rafa is nominated for the Male Athlete of the Year Award at the Vila Franca de Xira Merit Cerimony.

Born in Alverca, Benfica's athlete competes against triathlete João Pereira and against Pany Varela.

Remember that the 26-year-old Portuguese winger helped the team become national champions and was part of the squad that enshrined the National Team in winning the Nations League.