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The Brazilian defender Rafinha Ferreira has announced the completion of his career at the age of 39.

“I planned it for a while, but today I officially announce the completion of my career of a professional football player … Sorry. This is a special moment in my life … I’m holding back.

This is a long way and I want to thank God first and foremost, who gave me a wonderful career. I didn’t hope that I would find where I am now. I was lucky, I realized myself in my profession. I have a wonderful family. And today everything is coming to an end: I no longer play professionally, ” – says Rafinha ESPN.

The last club of 39-year-old Brazilian was Kuritiba, which he left in March this year. In the last season he spent ten matches and gave one assistant.

Before that, Rafinia advocated Bavaria, Schalke, San Paulo, Flas, Gramio, Genoa and Olympiacos. In his account 779 official matches – 23 goals and 77 assistants.

Rafinia also spent four matches in the Brazil national team.