Rafael Leao biography, career earnings and net worth

• Rafael Leao is a professional footballer who plays for AC Milan and the Portugal national team
• Rafael Leao has been earning €1,790,000 per season playing for AC Milan since his arrival in 2019
• His mother is from Sao-Tome-Et-Principe while his father is from Angola. Leao has three sisters named Paulo, Bianca and Nadia

For biography starters, Rafael Leao is a professional footballer who plays for AC Milan and the Portugal national team.

Known for his pace, dribbling, flair and technical ability, Leao is considered one of the best wingers in the world. The AC Milan man can play on either flanks and usually drives from deep before beating opponents in one-on-one situations.

Rafael Leao celebrates scoring for AC Milan. Photo/ Football Tuesday.

Leao has been compared to big names in the football world such as Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappe. In terms of individual accolades, Leao has been recognized for his impressive performance. He was Serie A Footballer of the Year (2021-22), Serie A Most Valuable Player (2021-22) and Serie A Player of the Month (October 2022).

Rafael Leao is one of the best young players in the world and his talent as a footballer is what his biography is all about.

Rafael Leao Biography

Career 

Born in Almada, Portugal, Rafael Leao began his football journey at Amora and Foot 21. He then switched to Sporting CP’s youth system when he was nine years old.

On 21 May 2017, Leao made his senior debut with Sporting CP’s reserves team, coming on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Braga B. He made his first appearance in the Primeira Liga on 11 February 2018 during a 2-0 win over Feirense.

Rafael Leao spent just one season with Sporting CP before securing a transfer to Lille on 8 August 2018. Leao made his competitive debut for the French side on 20 September in a 3-0 victory over Marseille. His first Ligue 1 goal came in his second appearance, which was against Caen. It was the only goal of the match.

Rafael Leao biography. Photo/ I Get Talk.

On 1 August 2019, AC Milan completed the signing of Rafael Leao from Lille. The Italian giants paid a fee of 35 million Euros and offered Leao a five-year contract. In his first season in Serie A, Leao scored six goals in 31 matches.

Leao had his breakthrough during the 2021-22 season. Besides helping AC Milan win the league title, he won several individual awards for his impressive performance.

Career Earnings 

To further your interest in reading Rafael Leao biography, we take a look at his career earnings over the years. The Portuguese international has earned a gross total of €5,840,000 in his playing career, as per Capology.com.

During the 2017-18 season, Rafael Leao earned €100,000 playing for Sporting CP. His earnings the following season were €370,000 while at Lille. The talented winger has been earning €1,790,000 per season playing for AC Milan since his arrival in 2019. He has barely two years remaining on his contract, which will expire at the end of June 2024.

Net Worth 

According to Surprise Sports, Rafael Leao has an estimated net worth of $1.37 million as of 2023. Leao’s primary sources of earnings are his football contracts, endorsements, and sponsorship deals.

Personal Life

Rafael Leao biography has it that he was born on 10 June 1999 in Almada, Portugal. His mother is from Sao-Tome-Et-Principe while his father is from Angola. Leao has three sisters named Paulo, Bianca and Nadia.

Since there is no information on his girlfriend, Rafael Leao is assumed to be single as he has not been seen dating anyone. The Portuguese footballer does not have children at the time of writing.

FAQs 

How old is Rafael Leao? 

Born on 10 June 1999, Rafael Leao is currently 23 years old.

Which club is Rafael Leao now? 

Rafael Leao plays for Serie A club AC Milan as a winger.

How tall is Rafael Leao? 

Rafael Leao is 6 ft 2 in tall.

How much is Leao paid? 

Rafael Leao has been earning €1,790,000 per season playing for AC Milan since his arrival in 2019.

Why did Rafael Leao leave Sporting Lisbon? 

Leao unilaterally terminated his contract with Sporting in 2018, citing an incident in which angry fans attacked their own players.