Rafael Leão
Portuguese footballer, AC Milan forward
Born
June 10th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Born in 1999, a professional footballer has played for top clubs in Europe. Starting his career at Sporting CP, moved to Lille OSC in 2018, where impressive performances in Ligue 1 garnered attention. Transferred to AC Milan in 2019, contributing significantly to the team's success. Helped AC Milan secure the Serie A title in the 2021-2022 season, showcasing speed and skill as a forward. Additionally, represented the national team, participating in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship.
Won Serie A title with AC Milan in 2022
Played for Lille OSC in Ligue 1
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