Rafael Leão was born on 10 June 1999. He is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for AC Milan and the Portugal national team. He is known for his dribbling and speed.
Rafael Leão was born in Almada, Portugal. His father, António Leão, is from Angola. His mother, Conceição Leão, is from São Tomé and Príncipe. His parents moved to Portugal before his birth. The family settled in Seixal, a working-class area near Lisbon. He grew up there and developed his love for football. He has three siblings who stay out of the public eye.
His father played an important role in his youth career. When Leão scored his first goal for AC Milan, he called his father first. His father was happy and started crying.
Leão was previously in a long-term relationship with Debora Reis. They have twin sons named Leonardo and Tiago. In late 2025, he briefly reconciled with his ex-girlfriend Ines Rebelo. They were seen vacationing together in the Dolomite mountains. In early 2026, he has been linked to Portuguese influencer and model Francisca Silva Grelmos.
He was selected in Portugal’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. He scored the final goal in a 5-0 group stage victory over Uzbekistan on 23 June. He also assisted a stoppage-time goal for Gonçalo Ramos in a 2-1 win over Croatia in the Round of 32. This helped Portugal qualify for the Round of 16. But were eliminated by Spain.
A Look at Rafael Leão Cars
Rafael Leão owns a collection of luxury and high-performance cars. His garage includes a heavily customized Lamborghini Urus, and a Bugatti Chiron. He has a Mercedes G-Class Brabus 800 and a BMW from AC Milan.
His Lamborghini Urus is the most well-known car in his collection. It is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 650 horsepower. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 305 km/h. He customised it at the Evosound workshop with a unique carbon-coloured paint job, yellow accents and gold chrome alloy wheels.
His Bugatti Chiron is valued at around €2.5 million. It has a futuristic design, immense power and incredible performance. His Mercedes G-Class has been modified by Brabus into a Brabus 800 with a more powerful engine.
A Look at Rafael Leão Real Estate
Rafael Leão currently lives in Milan, Italy. He has lived there since joining AC Milan in 2019. He chose a quiet residential area near the club’s training facilities and the city’s amenities. He purchased a house there in 2020. The exact location and value are not publicly known.
Although he was born in Almada, he grew up in the Amora area within the municipality of Seixal. He lived in the Bairro do Pinhal Conde da Cunha neighborhood. This was near Sporting CP’s youth academy and allowed easy access to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete.
There is no public information about him owning property in Portugal as an adult. His property portfolio is not well documented beyond his primary residence.
FAQs
Q. Which club does Rafael Leão play for?
A. Rafael Leão plays for AC Milan in Serie A.
Q. Which position does Rafael Leão play?
A. Leão mainly plays as a left winger.
Q. When did Rafael Leão join AC Milan?
A. Leão joined AC Milan from Lille in 2019.
Q. What has Rafael Leão won with AC Milan?
A. Leão won the 2021–22 Serie A title. He was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.
Q. Which major tournaments has Rafael Leão played for Portugal?
A. Leão has played at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups. He also played at UEFA Euro 2024.
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