Historic! After scoring in Estoril-Benfica, Rafa Silva hits epic mark | OneFootball

Rafa Silva wrote another important chapter in the history of Benfica by reaching 100 goals in the Eagles shirt. Benfica’s number 27 hit the symbolic milestone in the win over Estoril (3-1), scoring the Eagles’ third goal in what was his 344th match in the red shirt.

With this achievement, Rafa now joins a very select group of players who have reached 100 goals for Benfica. The forward drew level with Rogério de Sousa on the list of the top scorers in the history of the Club of Light, and is now closing in on other historic figures in Benfica’s universe.

Rafa’s first goal for Benfica came in January 2017, a few months after swapping Braga for the Eagles. Coincidentally, it was against Tondela that the attacker opened his personal account, in a connection with Benfica that ended up being marked by consistency and attacking influence over the years.

After leaving for Besiktas in the summer of 2024, Rafa returned to Benfica in the last winter transfer window and quickly resumed an important role in the team. The forward’s best goalscoring season remains 2023/24, when he scored 22 goals in 52 matches.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Rafa Silva - valued at 5 million euros - has made a total of 18 appearances: 16 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and two in the UEFA Champions League. .

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