Rafael Alves (footballer, born 1985)
Rafael Alves de Magalhães Aguiar (born January 18, 1985) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League. Career. Born in Praia Grande, Alves started his career in Brazil, playing for Ituano, Boa Esporte, and Goias before moving to the United States to play for the Ocala Stampede of the USL PDL. He then signed for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League before the 2013 spring season. He then made his professional debut for the club on August 3, 2013  against the New York Cosmos in which he started as Fort Lauderdale lost 2–1. After leaving Canada, Alves joined Brazil's Esporte Clube Juventude but only appeared in 2 matches for the club. Unsatisfied with his opportunities, Alves signed with the Major Arena Soccer League's Florida Tropics SC. In July 2020, Alves signed a new three-year contract to stay with the Tropics.