Cláudio Rafael Soares Braga
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cláudio Rafael Soares Braga | ||
| Date of birth | 28 October 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Mafamude, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Playing position | centre-forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Hearts of Midlothian | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CD Candal | |||
| Boavista F.C. | |||
| ? | Paços de Ferreira | ||
| ? | Rio Ave F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019-2020 | Valadares Gaia | 13 | (0) |
| 2019-2020 | C.D. Fatima | 5 | (2) |
| 2020-2021 | S.C. Ideal | 20 | (4) |
| 2021-2022 | AC Vila Meã | 11 | (1) |
| 2022-2024 | Moss FK[3] | 54 | (21) |
| 2024–2025 | Aalesunds FK[4] | 38 | (12) |
| 2025- | Hearts of Midlothian[5] | 0 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:43, 16 June 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 June 2025 (UTC) | |||
Cláudio Rafael Soares Braga (born October 28 1999), known as Cláudio Braga is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Scottish Premiership side Hearts of Midlothian.[6]
Personal Life
Cláudio Braga was born on the 28th of October 1999 in Mafamude, Portugal near the city of Porto. Braga grew up a Porto fan and supported them his whole childhood. Braga was raised in a very religious household and has openly stated to being a Christian. Growing up Braga’s footballing idols were Radamel Falcão and Santiago Munez, Braga is a fan latter because his favorite movie is Goal!. of Braga has also openly stated that he wishes to play for FC Porto one day. Braga also is able to juggle.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Valadares Gaia | 2019-20 | Campeonato de Portugal | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| CD Fátima | 2019-20 | Campeonato de Portugal | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| S.C Ideal | 2020-21 | Campeonato de Portugal | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| AC Vila Meã | 2021-22 | Campeonato de Portugal | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Moss FK | 2022-23 | Eliteserien | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
| Moss FK | 2023-24 | Eliteserien | 28 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 10 |
| Moss FK | 2022-24 | Eliteserien | 52 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 21 |
| Aalesunds FK | 2024-2025 | Eliteserien | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
| Aalesunds FK | 2025- | Eliteserien | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Aalesunds FK | 2024-25 | Eliteserien | 37 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 12 |
| Career total[7] | 138 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 141 | 40 | ||
Club Career
Valadares Gaia
Braga started his professional career for Valadares Gaia[8], a Portuguese football club, based in Grande Porto. Who play in the Campeonato de Portugal. Braga made his debut for Valadares Gaia in 2019 at the age of 19 against Gondomar SC. Braga played 13 times and scoring no goals for Valadares Gaia before leaving in January 2020.
CD Fátima
Braga moved to CD Fátima in January 2020, a club based Fátima, Portugal, playing in the Campeonato de Portugal. Braga played 5 times for CD Fátima, scoring twice before leaving in September of the same year.
S.C Ideal
Braga moved to S.C Ideal[9], based in the Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel. S.C Ideal play in the Portuguese District Championships. Braga made 20 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals. Braga left the club in June 2021.
AC Vila Meã
Braga joined AC Vila Meã, a team based in the District of Porto. AC Vila Meã play in the Campeonato de Portugal. Braga played 11 times and scoring once. Braga left the club in February 2022.
Moss FK
Braga joined the Norwegian Second Division team Moss FK in 2022. The Moss based team was were Braga's career took off. Braga scored 21 goals in 54 games. Braga left the club in February 2024 for rival Norwegian team Aalesund.
Aalesunds FK
Braga[10] made 38 appearances for the club and scored 12 times. Braga left the club in June 2025.
Hearts
Braga joined the 'Scottish Premiership team in 2025 and is yet to make his first appearance for the club.[11]
References
- ↑ "Aalesunds FK interview with Cláudio Braga".
- ↑ "soccerwiki Cláudio Braga". 2019.
- ↑ "Moss FK on Cláudio Braga".
- ↑ "Aalesunds FK on Cláudio Braga".
- ↑ "Braga joining Hearts June 2025".
- ↑ "Claudio Braga to join Hearts". www.heartsfc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Cláudio Braga ZeroZero".
- ↑ "Cláudio Braga Besoccer".
- ↑ "Cláudio Braga sofascore".
- ↑ "Aalesunds FK".
- ↑ "Cláudio Braga ESPN".
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