What was Rafael worth?Value by season, 2009–2018
Rafael (RB, Brazil) is on file for 9 seasons, from 2009–10 at Manchester United to 2017–18 at Olympique Lyon. His value peaked at £12.7M in 2013–14 — £34.3M in today’s transfer money.
Fees in today's money (transfer inflation). Wages over a three-season deal. Extras are entirely fictional — we checked.
Season by season
| Season | Club | Age | Rating | Value then | Fee today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Manchester United | 19 | 70 | £3.7M | £13.3M |
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | 20 | 74 | £5.2M | £17.7M |
| 2011-12 | Manchester United | 21 | 76 | £8.7M | £27.8M |
| 2012-13 | Manchester United | 22 | 77★ | £7.3M | £21.9M |
| 2013-14 | Manchester United | 23 | 74 | £12.7M | £34.3M |
| 2014-15 | Manchester United | 24 | 71 | £11.3M | £27.1M |
| 2015-16 | Olympique Lyon | 25 | 76 | £7.3M | £14.6M |
| 2016-17 | Olympique Lyon | 26 | 77★ | £4.1M | £6.8M |
| 2017-18 | Olympique Lyon | 27 | 76 | £4.4M | £6.2M |
Rating: that season (Hardcore); ★ = his peak (Classic). Value then: market value at the time (nominal £). Fee today: adjusted for transfer-market inflation.
Eleven signings from 2009–18 at what they cost then, in today's money. Nine Premier League champions to beat.
Teammates in 2013–14
The most valuable players alongside him at Manchester United in 2013-14.
| Player | Pos | Age | Rtg | Value then | Fee today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne RooneyST · 28 | ST | 28 | 85 | £42.5M | £114.8M |
| Robin van PersieST · 30 | ST | 30 | 82 | £38.2M | £103.1M |
| Juan MataCAM · 25 | CAM | 25 | 85 | £38.2M | £103.1M |
| Marouane FellainiCM · 26 | CM | 26 | 77 | £23.8M | £64.3M |
| ChicharitoST · 25 | ST | 25 | 75 | £18.7M | £50.5M |
| NaniLW · 27 | LW | 27 | 76 | £17.0M | £45.9M |
| Shinji KagawaCAM · 24 | CAM | 24 | 74 | £17.0M | £45.9M |
| Ashley YoungLM · 28 | LM | 28 | 74 | £17.0M | £45.9M |
Questions on file
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2009-10?
In 2009–10, Rafael was valued at £3.7m at Manchester United, aged 19. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £13.3m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2010-11?
In 2010–11, Rafael was valued at £5.2m at Manchester United, aged 20. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £17.7m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2011-12?
In 2011–12, Rafael was valued at £8.7m at Manchester United, aged 21. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £27.8m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2012-13?
In 2012–13, Rafael was valued at £7.3m at Manchester United, aged 22. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £21.9m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2013-14?
In 2013–14, Rafael was valued at £12.7m at Manchester United, aged 23. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £34.3m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2014-15?
In 2014–15, Rafael was valued at £11.3m at Manchester United, aged 24. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £27.1m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2015-16?
In 2015–16, Rafael was valued at £7.3m at Olympique Lyon, aged 25. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £14.6m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2016-17?
In 2016–17, Rafael was valued at £4.1m at Olympique Lyon, aged 26. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £6.8m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Rafael worth in 2017-18?
In 2017–18, Rafael was valued at £4.4m at Olympique Lyon, aged 27. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £6.2m fee in today's money.
Q.When was Rafael worth the most?
Between 2009-10 and 2017-18, Rafael's highest value was £12.7m in 2013–14, at Manchester United.
Q.What is Rafael's rating in 9-0-0?
In Classic, Rafael plays at his 2009–18 peak rating of 77. In Hardcore he plays at the rating of the season you sign him (2009-10: 70, 2010-11: 74, 2011-12: 76, 2012-13: 77, 2013-14: 74, 2014-15: 71, 2015-16: 76, 2016-17: 77, 2017-18: 76).