Rafael Guimarães Lopes CvIH[2] (born 28 July 1991) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta.

Born in Esposende, Braga District, Lopes started his senior career with Varzim S.C. in the Segunda Liga.

He moved back to the top tier the following winter transfer window, signing for Académica de Coimbra until June 2016.

[11] He scored just three times during his spell at the Estádio do Bessa,[12] once in the fourth round of the Taça de Portugal to help dispose of hosts S.C. Espinho 4–0.

[14] He netted a career-best 12 goals in his only season,[15] also helping the club to win its first-ever Polish Cup after beating Lechia Gdańsk 3–2 in extra time.