Rafael Leão

Following his move to Galatasaray, Leão's current-season form is level with last season (Season 39→39), while his Rating held around 66. His peak season for form remains 2022/23 (Season 65).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Galatasaray · 1st	5	0	0	6.94	66	39
2025/26	AC Milan · 5th	29	9	3	6.91	66	39
2024/25	AC Milan · 8th	36	8	8	7.19	81	48
2023/24	AC Milan · 2nd	34	9	9	7.41	87	54
2022/23	AC Milan · 4th	35	15	8	7.09	89	65

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 5 earlier seasons and 4 youth-team spells in the full career.

Portugal · international

Side	Apps	G
Portugal	48	6
Portugal U21	14	1
Portugal U20	3	1
Portugal U19	11	1
Portugal U17	8	1

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Squad depthGoal-getting Winger

Rafael Leão is a 27-year-old winger at AC Milan, rated 66.3 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (54.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.58 goal contributions per 90 (0.44 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Leão.

On the season, Leão graded 39 for current form (age-blind), on 9 goals and 3 assists in 29 appearances (0.581 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 39 → 39). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2022/23.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 66. At 27 Leão is in his prime years, and a market index of 41.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Past his 2022/23 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2022/23Trending downBreakout: 2021/22Injury-hit 2025/26

66.3

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

54.4%

Minutes

rotation minutes

0.58

Goal contrib / 90

strong end product

Output in context · AC Milan finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.31

Goals / app

9 goals in 29 appearances (0.31 per game) for an upper-table side. He also laid on 3 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 12 goal contributions (0.41 per appearance).

Strengths

Final-third output. 0.58 goal contributions per 90 (0.44 goals, 0.14 assists) — productive for the role.
Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).

Watch points

Game time. Only 54.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 66.3 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.58 goal contributions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %54.4%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900.436

Assists / 900.145

Goal contribution / 900.581

Defensive actions / 900.533

Player flow

Goal involvements12

Cards / 900.242

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around age 27 (~41), then tapers with age. At 27, Leão sits on 41.1, at or near its peak. The blue line is Leão's projected Rating — 66.3 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among wingers in the Süper Lig with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals9

Passing

Assists3

Defending

Tackles6

Interceptions5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5

Red cards0

Transfer history

€30M total transfer fees · 3 moves

GalatasarayAug 2026 – now

AC MilanAug 2019 – Aug 2026€ 30M

LilleAug 2018 – Aug 2019

Sporting CPuntil Aug 2018

About Rafael Leão

Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão is a 27-year-old winger who plays for Galatasaray, born on June 10, 1999 in Almada, standing 188 cm tall. He is from Portugal. Galatasaray currently sit 1st of 18 in the Süper Lig.

This season

In the current season, Rafael Leão has made 5 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 281 minutes, averaging a 6.78 match rating over his last 6 rated games, with 2 yellow cards. Though primarily a winger, he has also lined up in midfield this season.

When Rafael Leão plays, Galatasaray's record this season is 4W-0D-2L — and his match ratings average 7.1 at home against 6.47 on the road.

Recent matches

October 17, 2026: 1-0 win away at Gençlerbirliği S.K. (16 minutes, 6.3 rating)
October 13, 2026: 1-4 loss at home vs Barcelona (90 minutes, 1 assist, 6.3 rating)
October 9, 2026: 3-1 win at home vs Kasımpaşa (67 minutes, 7.3 rating)
September 19, 2026: 0-4 loss away at Trabzonspor (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)
September 13, 2026: 1-0 win at home vs Kocaelispor (86 minutes, 7.7 rating)
September 4, 2026: 3-2 win away at Başakşehir (22 minutes, 6.41 rating)

Rafael Leão's next match is on October 30, 2026, when Galatasaray face Konyaspor away in the Süper Lig.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Rafael Leão at 66.3 with a Season form score of 39. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 13 career titles — among them the Super Cup and the Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 11 recorded seasons, Rafael Leão has totalled 284 club appearances with 86 goals and 47 assists for 6 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 36 appearances for AC Milan.

Rafael Leão's career has also included time at AC Milan, Lille and Sporting CP.

On the international stage, Rafael Leão has represented Portugal, Portugal U21, Portugal U20, Portugal U19, Portugal U17 — 84 caps and 10 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ GalatasarayConfirmed

Galatasaray eye Rafael Leão swoop

38%

will it happen

1 report links Rafael Leão with Galatasaray. The reporting is well-sourced (85% credibility), led by SportItalia (live calciomercato), putting the move at roughly 38% to happen. So far the talk is speculative rather than concrete.

85% credibility·44 reports·led by SportItalia (live calciomercato)

The reports (44)

Trusted source · 87%SportItalia (live calciomercato)
Rafael Leão attracting a two-way fight between Galatasaray and Aston Villa (reported interest/approaches).
Rafael Leão attracting a two-way fight between Galatasaray and Aston Villa (reported interest/approaches).
Trusted source · 85%Sky Sport (Calciomercato)ConcreteNamed source
Rafael Leão has chosen Galatasaray and a deal from AC Milan is reported to be agreed (fee ~€43m + €2m in bonuses + 20% future sell-on).
Rafael Leão has chosen Galatasaray and a deal from AC Milan is reported to be agreed (fee ~€43m + €2m in bonuses + 20% future sell-on).
Trusted source · 85%la Repubblica (calciomercato live)
Rafa Leão has been approached by Aston Villa while Galatasaray reportedly made an agreement with Milan; Leão is yet to decide his future.
Rafa Leão has been approached by Aston Villa while Galatasaray reportedly made an agreement with Milan; Leão is yet to decide his future.
Mixed reliability · 62%Gianluca Di MarzioConcreteNamed source
Rafa Leão has given his OK and Galatasaray are closing a permanent deal — reported package around €43m + €2m bonuses plus 20% sell-on; player to sign until 2030.
Rafa Leão has given his OK and Galatasaray are closing a permanent deal — reported package around €43m + €2m bonuses plus 20% sell-on; player to sign until 2030.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato.it
Calciomercato reports Milan and Galatasaray have reached an understanding on a Leão move (stated as €45m + bonuses) and details/formula (loan/obligation) are being negotiated.
Calciomercato reports Milan and Galatasaray have reached an understanding on a Leão move (stated as €45m + bonuses) and details/formula (loan/obligation) are being negotiated.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato.it
Milan and Galatasaray have reached a basic agreement for Rafael Leão (around €45m plus bonuses); Aston Villa remain interested and could still relaunch — final decision up to the player.
Milan and Galatasaray have reached a basic agreement for Rafael Leão (around €45m plus bonuses); Aston Villa remain interested and could still relaunch — final decision up to the player.
Mixed reliability · 57%ANSA (Italian news agency)
Rafael Leão has chosen to leave AC Milan for Galatasaray, with the move reported at around €45m to Milan.
Rafael Leão has chosen to leave AC Milan for Galatasaray, with the move reported at around €45m to Milan.
Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (Germany) / Sky.de
Sky Sport (Germany) report — exclusive information that full agreement between AC Milan and Galatasaray has been reached and only final details remain.
Sky Sport (Germany) report — exclusive information that full agreement between AC Milan and Galatasaray has been reached and only final details remain.
Trusted source · 76%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram posts)ConcreteNamed source
Galatasaray have reached an agreement in principle with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leão (here we go).
Galatasaray have reached an agreement in principle with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leão (here we go).
Mixed reliability · 50%ANSA (Italian news agency) - Italian
After days of speculation, Rafael Leão has chosen Galatasaray and will leave AC Milan for the Turkish club.
After days of speculation, Rafael Leão has chosen Galatasaray and will leave AC Milan for the Turkish club.
Mixed reliability · 50%ANSA - English service
Portugal winger Rafael Leão will leave AC Milan for Galatasaray, preferring the Turkish club to Aston Villa.
Portugal winger Rafael Leão will leave AC Milan for Galatasaray, preferring the Turkish club to Aston Villa.
Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (Italy) — reporting details and figuresConcreteNamed source
Galatasaray reach agreement in principle to sign Rafael Leão; package reported at €45m plus add-ons and talks on details ongoing.
Galatasaray reach agreement in principle to sign Rafael Leão; package reported at €45m plus add-ons and talks on details ongoing.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Galatasaray are set to sign Rafael Leão and will pay him a very large salary; agreement with AC Milan reported.
Galatasaray are set to sign Rafael Leão and will pay him a very large salary; agreement with AC Milan reported.
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Portuguese media/press: Rafael Leão is heading to Turkey to join Galatasaray (reporting Fabrizio Romano as source).
Portuguese media/press: Rafael Leão is heading to Turkey to join Galatasaray (reporting Fabrizio Romano as source).
Trusted source · 75%Sporting News (Brazil) — summarising Sky/Sky Sport Italia reporting
Galatasaray reach agreement in principle with AC Milan for Rafael Leão; reported package and salary details included.
Galatasaray reach agreement in principle with AC Milan for Rafael Leão; reported package and salary details included.
Mixed reliability · 50%Euronews (Turkish edition)ConcreteNamed source
Euronews Turkey reports Galatasaray will sign Rafael Leão for roughly €45m, citing ANSA and other Italian reports.
Euronews Turkey reports Galatasaray will sign Rafael Leão for roughly €45m, citing ANSA and other Italian reports.
Mixed reliability · 50%Band (Brazil)
Brazilian outlet reports Galatasaray have reached an agreement for Rafael Leão from Milan for a package worth more than €45m (citing Fabrizio Romano).
Brazilian outlet reports Galatasaray have reached an agreement for Rafael Leão from Milan for a package worth more than €45m (citing Fabrizio Romano).
Low-trust source · 37%TeamTalk
TeamTalk reports Galatasaray have won the race for Rafael Leão after the player informed Galatasaray he has chosen to move to Istanbul.
TeamTalk reports Galatasaray have won the race for Rafael Leão after the player informed Galatasaray he has chosen to move to Istanbul.
Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (live news/diario)
Milan and Galatasaray have reached a reported 'intesa di massima' (basic agreement) over Rafael Leão's exit from AC Milan — talks ongoing with final details to be settled (reported fee ~€45m plus bonuses).
Milan and Galatasaray have reached a reported 'intesa di massima' (basic agreement) over Rafael Leão's exit from AC Milan — talks ongoing with final details to be settled (reported fee ~€45m plus bonuses).
Trusted source · 85%The Athletic (reported / cited via newswire)
AC Milan have accepted an offer from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão, though the player has yet to decide as Aston Villa remain interested.
AC Milan have accepted an offer from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão, though the player has yet to decide as Aston Villa remain interested.
Trusted source · 85%David Ornstein / The Athletic (reported via Ornstein's social post and Athletic coverage)
AC Milan have accepted a €45m bid from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão; the player has been offered €10-12m net per year and must decide whether to accept.
AC Milan have accepted a €45m bid from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão; the player has been offered €10-12m net per year and must decide whether to accept.
Mixed reliability · 50%NewsBytes (news aggregator covering the report)
Reports that AC Milan accepted a €45m package from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão; summary article collecting the developing reports and figures.
Reports that AC Milan accepted a €45m package from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão; summary article collecting the developing reports and figures.
Low-trust source · 43%Yahoo Sports (syndicated reporting)
Reports say Leão has chosen Galatasaray and will say goodbye to AC Milan; Galatasaray understood to have agreement with Milan.
Reports say Leão has chosen Galatasaray and will say goodbye to AC Milan; Galatasaray understood to have agreement with Milan.
Mixed reliability · 68%Sky SportConcreteNamed source
Rafa Leão has returned to Milan training but remains on the market with reported interest (Galatasaray mentioned).
Rafa Leão has returned to Milan training but remains on the market with reported interest (Galatasaray mentioned).
Trusted source · 73%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram mirror)ConcreteNamed source
Galatasaray are closing in on a club-to-club agreement with AC Milan for Rafael Leão for a €45m deal; personal terms still to be finalised.
Galatasaray are closing in on a club-to-club agreement with AC Milan for Rafael Leão for a €45m deal; personal terms still to be finalised.
Mixed reliability · 50%Gazzetta dello Sport
Rafael Leão has opted for Galatasaray over Premier League interest; Galatasaray set to pay around €45m to AC Milan.
Rafael Leão has opted for Galatasaray over Premier League interest; Galatasaray set to pay around €45m to AC Milan.
Mixed reliability · 50%Gazzetta dello Sport
Galatasaray’s interest remains in the race for Rafael Leão as Aston Villa approach cools; Milan keeping firm valuation.
Galatasaray’s interest remains in the race for Rafael Leão as Aston Villa approach cools; Milan keeping firm valuation.
Mixed reliability · 50%GlobalScoutLab (transfer/fit analysis)Denial
Analysis: Galatasaray have chased Rafael Leão since June; reports that Milan rejected a €35m bid and Galatasaray were preparing a revised ~€40m offer while Milan hold a €50m ask.
Analysis: Galatasaray have chased Rafael Leão since June; reports that Milan rejected a €35m bid and Galatasaray were preparing a revised ~€40m offer while Milan hold a €50m ask.
Trusted source · 85%Tribuna (reporting Fabrizio Romano) / Goal summary
Al-Hilal remain interested in Rafael Leão — several Saudi clubs have held contacts with his entourage alongside Galatasaray as Milan consider selling.
Al-Hilal remain interested in Rafael Leão — several Saudi clubs have held contacts with his entourage alongside Galatasaray as Milan consider selling.
Trusted source · 85%Tribuna (syndicated report citing Fabrizio Romano)
Multiple outlets report Galatasaray (and other suitors) are in talks for Rafael Leão; Tribuna and several syndicated outlets report Romano saying Galatasaray and Saudi clubs remain in talks with Leão's entourage.
Multiple outlets report Galatasaray (and other suitors) are in talks for Rafael Leão; Tribuna and several syndicated outlets report Romano saying Galatasaray and Saudi clubs remain in talks with Leão's entourage.
Mixed reliability · 50%beIN SPORTS Türkiye
Latest update on the Leão transfer: Galatasaray closing in and discussions ongoing; article summarises the transfer process and figures reported.
Latest update on the Leão transfer: Galatasaray closing in and discussions ongoing; article summarises the transfer process and figures reported.
Mixed reliability · 50%Fotomac (Turkey)
Galatasaray have progressed in their pursuit of Rafael Leão: reporting on offers around €40–45m and the club's negotiations with Milan.
Galatasaray have progressed in their pursuit of Rafael Leão: reporting on offers around €40–45m and the club's negotiations with Milan.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalDenial
Galatasaray submitted a €35m offer for Rafael Leão which AC Milan rejected.
Galatasaray submitted a €35m offer for Rafael Leão which AC Milan rejected.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Galatasaray made an official approach for Rafael Leão (reported as a certified email/official offer) which Milan considered too low and rejected; new offer expected.
Galatasaray made an official approach for Rafael Leão (reported as a certified email/official offer) which Milan considered too low and rejected; new offer expected.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalDenial
Galatasaray have intensified efforts and submitted a revised offer after an earlier €35m proposal was rejected by Milan; reporting details the evolving negotiation.
Galatasaray have intensified efforts and submitted a revised offer after an earlier €35m proposal was rejected by Milan; reporting details the evolving negotiation.
Mixed reliability · 61%Football-Italia
Rafael Leão remains the subject of multiple approaches; Milan are said to have set a €60–70m exit valuation and are waiting for concrete proposals (reporting on the same Leão story).
Rafael Leão remains the subject of multiple approaches; Milan are said to have set a €60–70m exit valuation and are waiting for concrete proposals (reporting on the same Leão story).
Mixed reliability · 50%Sky Sport Italia
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe (and other suitors) are pursuing Rafael Leão while AC Milan have set a sale valuation — Turkish clubs have made approaches (interest/offers reported, no agreement).
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe (and other suitors) are pursuing Rafael Leão while AC Milan have set a sale valuation — Turkish clubs have made approaches (interest/offers reported, no agreement).
Trusted source · 85%Sportitalia (live calciomercato updates referencing Italian journalist sources)
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are both monitoring Rafael Leão; Fenerbahçe reportedly arranged emissaries to Milan to speak with the club and the player's entourage.
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are both monitoring Rafael Leão; Fenerbahçe reportedly arranged emissaries to Milan to speak with the club and the player's entourage.
Trusted source · 85%Sportal (live calciomercato coverage / Italian media consolidation of reports)
Turkish clubs (Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray) have been linked with loan/offer ideas for Rafael Leão; at the moment there are contacts but no formal offer accepted by Milan.
Turkish clubs (Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray) have been linked with loan/offer ideas for Rafael Leão; at the moment there are contacts but no formal offer accepted by Milan.
Trusted source · 75%Sky Sport (Italy) reporting Turkish clubs' interest; additional coverage by Sportal/Goal.
Rafa Leão has drawn interest from Turkish clubs (Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe) — clubs have made approaches/offered loan proposals (no agreement).
Rafa Leão has drawn interest from Turkish clubs (Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe) — clubs have made approaches/offered loan proposals (no agreement).
Trusted source · 85%beIN SPORTS Turkey (reporting Di Marzio's claims)
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are involved in the chase for Rafael Leão; Galatasaray reportedly able to offer up to €10m/year in wages and planning loan+obligation offers to Milan.
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are involved in the chase for Rafael Leão; Galatasaray reportedly able to offer up to €10m/year in wages and planning loan+obligation offers to Milan.
Mixed reliability · 58%Sky Sport (Italy)
Sky Sport Italy reports that Fenerbahçe met Milan about Leão and that Galatasaray are also active — the situation includes formal contacts and Milan’s firm valuation.
Sky Sport Italy reports that Fenerbahçe met Milan about Leão and that Galatasaray are also active — the situation includes formal contacts and Milan’s firm valuation.
Mixed reliability · 62%Gianluca Di Marzio
Galatasaray have offered AC Milan a loan with an option to buy for Rafael Leão; Milan prefer a permanent sale, so negotiations/interest continue.
Galatasaray have offered AC Milan a loan with an option to buy for Rafael Leão; Milan prefer a permanent sale, so negotiations/interest continue.
Mixed reliability · 58%Mundo Deportivo
Galatasaray are strongly interested in signing Rafael Leão; reports say Di Marzio/other Italian sources suggest Galatasaray may propose loan with obligation though Milan prefer permanent sale.
Galatasaray are strongly interested in signing Rafael Leão; reports say Di Marzio/other Italian sources suggest Galatasaray may propose loan with obligation though Milan prefer permanent sale.

Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Career

Scout report

Output in context · AC Milan finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side

Strengths

Watch points