Rafael Leão, born on January 19, 2001, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Italian club AC Milan and the Brazil national team. Leão began his career at Flamengo in his native country before moving to Europe with a move to Sporting CP in Portugal.
In Portugal, Leão made a significant impact in his first season with the club, scoring 26 goals in all competitions, helping them win the Primeira Liga title and reach the UEFA Europa League final. He was then loaned out to Benfica,Primeira Liga Hotspots where he scored six goals in ten games, earning himself a transfer to AC Milan in 2020.
Leão has been a key player for AC Milan since joining the club, scoring 24 goals in 55 appearances across all competitions. His performances have earned him a call-up to the Brazil national team, where he has made four appearances for the senior side so far.
Despite facing competition from other forwards such as Luis Diaz and Paulo Dybala, Leão remains one of the top strikers in Serie A and is expected to continue making an impact for AC Milan and the Brazil national team. With his impressive performances, it's clear that Rafael Leão has a bright future ahead of him in both club and international football.