Rafael Matiello - Men's Soccer - UC Davis Athletics

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11 Rafael Matiello

Height 6-0
Weight 177
Position Midfielder
Class Junior
Hometown São Paulo, Brazil
High School NSU University School

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2025: Did not appear in any competitions this season.

2024: Played in 16 matches with four starts in 2024, logging 458 minutes… Scored three goals for six total points… Attempted 14 shots with seven on target… Converted one penalty and added one game-winner.

High School: NSU University School (Fla.) ’22 — Two-time Florida 3A Player of the Year… Scored 18 goals and 19 assists as a junior… Honor Roll student all four years… Played club soccer for Miramar United.

Personal: Son of Americo and Luciane Matiello… Has one sister, Giovana… Born in São Paulo, Brazil, raised in Florida… Chose UC Davis for its strong academic programs… Favorite athlete is Ronaldinho… Favorite sports moment is winning state player of the year.