Rafael Leão

GAL

• #27 • Left Winger

Rafael Leão

GAL

• #27 • Left Winger

National Team

Portugal

Position

Left Winger

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 10, 1999 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

179 lb

Club

Galatasaray

League

Champions League

Ranking

Champions League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

57.6

586/683

Impact score

173/683

Forward rank

99th

99/233

All rank

264th

264/683

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Champions League

Overall

201st/234 FWD

57.6

Shooting

N/A

Passing

122nd/231 FWD

62.5

Crossing

127th/160 FWD

57.5

On Ball Attacking

66th/224 FWD

68.1

Ball Control

215th/232 FWD

56.3

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Champions League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Champions League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

134

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Nov 3, 5:45pm UTC

Galatasaray

Stuttgart

Rams Park • Paramount+

News

Oct 26, 2026

Returns to squad against Fenerbahce

Leao (adductor) is on the bench for Monday's Super Lig clash against Fenerbahce after missing Wednesday's Champions League encounter against Lille due to a muscle strain.

Analysis: Leao returns to the matchday squad after recovering sufficiently from the adductor injury he sustained against Genclerbirligi, which forced him off in the 77th minute. The winger missed the midweek Champions League clash against Lille but is now available as a substitute, suggesting progress in his recovery. However, he may not be ready for a full workload, and his involvement against Fenerbahce will likely depend on how the match unfolds. A substitute appearance could provide an opportunity to regain match fitness before potentially returning to the starting lineup.

Oct 20, 2026

Ruled out against Lille

Leao (adductor) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Lille after being left out of Galatasaray's traveling squad due to a muscle strain, according to the club.

Analysis: Leao will miss Wednesday's European encounter after sustaining an adductor injury during Saturday's Super Lig clash against Genclerbirligi. The winger was forced off in the 77th minute after slipping and overstretching his leg, with subsequent MRI scans and medical examinations confirming a mild-to-moderate muscle strain. Although Galatasaray initially left his availability uncertain while assessing the injury, his omission from the traveling squad confirms that he has not recovered sufficiently to face Lille. Leao has already begun treatment, but the club has yet to establish a definitive recovery timeline, leaving his availability for upcoming fixtures uncertain. The coaching staff will need to adjust their attacking rotation during his absence, with his return dependent on how quickly he responds to rehabilitation.