Rafael Alves Targino (born 3 February 1989), most known as Rafael or Rafael Paraíba, is a Brazilian striker who currently a free agent.
Rafael left on loan to Campeonato Gaúcho side Brasil de Pelotas in January 2009.
In July 2009 he left for Croatian side Hajduk Split along with Thiaguinho.
[1] On 15 July 2010 he signed a 1-year contract with Turkish First League side Mersin İdmanyurdu, but returned to Brazil in September 2010, signed a 1-year contract with Cerâmica.
[2] He played 10 matches for the team at 2010 Copa FGF.,[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] scored 2 goals.