Rafael Gomes dos Santos (born 12 July 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), sometimes known as just Gomes, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Bonsucesso Futebol Clube.
Gomes started his professional career in Brazil, playing for Vasco de Gama, Bragantino, Olaria and Atletico Mineiro.
[1] He later moved to Portugal to play for CD Santa Clara before moving to Colorado Rapids in 2008.
[2] He made his Rapids debut as a substitute during a 2–0 loss to San Jose Earthquakes on April 19, 2008.
In January 2010 Náutico have signed the centre-back from Goiás.