SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

RAPHAEL GUERREIRO
RAPHAEL GUERREIRO
RAPHAEL GUERREIRO
Portugal flag
Number
#10
Nationality
Portugal
Team
PORTUGAL (World Cup 2018)
Coach
FERNANDO SANTOS
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 5 2 6 5 6 5 36 1.6 £2.25M

Name: Raphaël Guerreiro

Nationality: Portugal (born in France; represents Portugal internationally)

Position: Left-back / Left wing-back / Left midfielder

Date of Birth: December 22, 1993

Place of Birth: Le Blanc-Mesnil, France

Current Club (as of 2024): Bayern Munich (Germany)

Previous Clubs:

  • US Torcy (youth)
  • US Créteil-Lusitanos (youth)
  • Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) — senior breakthrough (2012–2016)
  • Borussia Dortmund (2016–2023)
  • Bayern Munich (2023– )

Portugal National Team:

  • Debut: 2014
  • Appearances (approx.): 60–70 caps (depending on date)
  • Goals: Around 5–7 (depending on date)
  • Honours with Portugal: UEFA European Championship winner (Euro 2016); UEFA Nations League winner (2018–19)

Playing Profile:

  • Versatile left-sided player able to operate as a full-back, wing-back or advanced midfielder.
  • Known for strong technical ability, crossing, passing range and intelligent positioning.
  • Good set-piece delivery and occasional long-range shooting.
  • Combines defensive awareness with attacking threat; often contributes assists and the occasional goal.

Notable Achievements:

  • Key member of Portugal’s Euro 2016-winning squad.
  • Regular starter during successful spells at Borussia Dortmund; contributed to domestic and European campaigns.
  • Secured transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023, joining one of Europe’s top clubs.

Physical Attributes:

  • Height: ~1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
  • Preferred foot: Left

Style & Impact: Guerreiro is valued for tactical intelligence, versatility on the left flank and technical skill. He offers managers flexibility to field him either in defensive roles or further forward in midfield, providing creativity and balance to both club and country sides.