Rafael Tavares Gomes Fernandes (born 28 June 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Scottish Premiership club Rangers on loan from French side Lille.
A youth product of Sporting CP since 2010, he started playing with their reserves in the 2021-22 season.
[2] He made his professional debut as a half-time substitute in a 4–0 Primeira Liga loss to Benfica on 5 August 2022.
[3] On 31 January 2024, Fernandes moved to Ligue 1 side Lille, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.
[5] On 18 January 2025, Fernandes signed for Scottish Premiership side Rangers on loan.