On 1 January 2010, Braga have signed the Brazilian attacking midfielder from Japanese club Consadole Sapporo until June 2011.

Unfortunately, because of a conflict with the head coach, Rafael played only 8 matches for the team in 2010, even he started as regular in January.

On 20 September 2012, CFR 1907 Cluj enjoyed a dream start to UEFA Champions League group stage campaign against S.C. Braga, with Rafael Bastos scoring twice against his former club.

[2] On 22 December 2012, it was announced that Bastos signed a two-and-a-half-year contract worth $800k per year with Al Nassr FC for an undisclosed fee, though media report estimated it to be €2.7 million.

[9] On 20 August 2018, Bastos joined Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC on a one-year deal.