Rafael Lisboa

Rafael Lisboa
No. 28 – Club Ourense Baloncesto
PositionPoint guard
LeaguePrimera FEB
Personal information
Born (1999-04-05) 5 April 1999
NationalityPortuguese
Listed height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Career information
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2021Benfica
2021–2023Spirou Charleroi
2023–2024CD Estela
2024–presentClub Ourense Baloncesto

Rafael Lisboa (born 5 April 1999 in Lisbon) is a Portuguese professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for Ourense of the Primera FEB. He has represented the Portugal national team.

Club career

Lisboa began his professional career in 2016 with the senior side of Benfica, developing through their youth ranks.

He subsequently transferred abroad to Belgium, signing with Spirou Charleroi in 2021. Reflecting on his time there, Lisboa described it as “a very enriching experience,” emphasizing the elevated pace and intensity of play compared to Portugal.[1]

In 2023, Lisboa returned to Benfica, where he has since resumed competing in both domestic league and cup competitions.

In July 2024, he signed for Ourense of the Primera FEB.[2]

International career

Lisboa has represented the Portugal men's national team in competitions such as the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers and other FIBA window events.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Filho de referência do basquetebol nacional continua a preferir jogar no estrangeiro: "A minha prioridade é continuar fora de Portugal"". Observador. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Rafa Lisboa se une al proyecto del Club Ourense Baloncesto". feb.es (in Spanish). 3 July 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Rafael Lisboa (Portugal) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.