Career Timeline of Raphael Veiga: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Raphael Veiga made an impact.

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga is a Brazilian professional footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga MX club America, on loan from Palmeiras. He is known for his skill and role in the attacking midfield position.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 2013: Veiga joined Coritiba

In September 2013, Veiga joined Coritiba as a youth player, after representing Portuguesa and Audax.

February 2016: Veiga promoted to main squad

In February 2016, Raphael Veiga was promoted to the main squad of Coritiba after spending two years in the youth setup.

March 2016: Professional Debut

On 10 March 2016, Veiga made his professional debut for Coritiba, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 Primeira Liga win against Avaí.

August 2016: First Senior Goal

In August 2016, Raphael Veiga scored his first goal as a senior player for Coritiba in a 1–3 loss at Vitória.

January 2018: Veiga moves to Atlético Paranaense on loan

On 2 January 2018, Veiga moved to Atlético Paranaense on a one-year loan deal from Palmeiras, becoming a regular starter and contributing significantly to the team's seventh-place finish and Copa Sudamericana victory.

2019: Return to Palmeiras

In 2019, Veiga returned to Palmeiras and initially struggled for playing time.

2020: Key Player for Palmeiras

In 2020, under managers Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Abel Ferreira, Veiga became a key goal scorer for Palmeiras, contributing significantly to the club's trophy-winning campaign, including the Copa Libertadores.

2021: Standout Performances in Finals

In 2021, Veiga delivered standout performances in major finals, including the Copa Libertadores against Flamengo.

2022: Continued Success and Injury

In 2022, Raphael Veiga continued his standout performances in major finals, such as the FIFA Club World Cup against Chelsea, and the Recopa Sudamericana. However, a serious ankle injury temporarily interrupted his progress.

March 2023: First Brazil National Team Call-Up

In March 2023, Veiga received his first call-up to the Brazil national team for a friendly match against Morocco and was subbed on in the 65th minute in a 2–1 loss.

June 2023: International Friendlies

In June 2023, Veiga was used as a sub in both of the Seleção's friendly matches, during a 4-1 against Guinea and a 4-2 loss against Senegal.

September 2023: World Cup Qualifying Matches

In September 2023, Veiga was included in Brazil's squad for their matches against Bolivia and Peru in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. He was an unused sub during Brazil's 5-1 victory over Bolivia, but was subbed on in stoppage time in their match against Peru, which Brazil won 1-0.

2023: Return to Central Role

In 2023, Veiga returned from injury to play a central role in Palmeiras' triumphs, including the Supercopa do Brasil.

2024: Significant Milestones

In 2024, Veiga reached significant milestones, including surpassing 100 career goals, becoming Palmeiras’ leading scorer of the 21st century alongside Dudu, completing 300 appearances for the club, and scoring his 100th goal for Palmeiras.

2025: Challenges and Decisive Goals

In 2025, Veiga faced challenges with a dip in form and more time as a substitute, but contributed decisive goals in the Copa Libertadores semifinal against LDU.