[3] Rafanello appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.

[4] Rafanello committed to playing college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2018 onward.

After a trial at Danish club FC Helsingør, it was announced on July 11, 2019, that Rafanello had signed a 2-year contract.

[5] On February 19, 2020, Rafanello returned to the United States, signing with USL Championship club Indy Eleven.

[11] Rafanello made his international debut in 2018 for the United States under-19 team at the Slovakia Cup, with substitute appearances against Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.