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| Raphaël Guerreiro | |
|---|---|
| Name | Raphaël Guerreiro |
| Fullname | Raphaël Adelino José Guerreiro |
| Birth date | 1993-12-22 |
| Birth place | Le Blanc, France |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Position | Left-back, midfielder |
| Currentclub | Bayern Munich |
| Clubnumber | 22 |
Raphaël Guerreiro is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back and left midfielder for Bayern Munich and the Portugal national football team. Born in Le Blanc, France, he developed through French youth systems before gaining prominence with Ligue 1 clubs and establishing himself at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, later transferring to Bayern Munich. Guerreiro is noted for his technical skill, tactical versatility, and contributions to Portugal's successes in international tournaments.
Guerreiro was born in Le Blanc, Indre to a family of Portuguese descent with roots in Moura, Portugal and Alcácer do Sal. He began playing at local clubs including SO Châtellerault and US Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé before joining the youth academy of Stade Rennais F.C. and later moving to US Créteil-Lusitanos. While living in France, Guerreiro maintained strong cultural ties to Portugal and was eligible to represent both France and Portugal internationally. His early coaches included figures from regional academies who emphasized technical development and positional flexibility.
Guerreiro made his professional debut with Stade Rennais F.C. in Ligue 1 during the 2012–13 season, where he featured under managers at the club and played alongside teammates who progressed to other top European teams. He transferred to FC Lorient in 2013, further establishing himself in the French top flight and attracting attention from clubs in England, Spain, and Germany.
In 2016 Guerreiro signed for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, joining a squad managed by Thomas Tuchel's successors and featuring teammates such as Marco Reus, Mats Hummels, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. At Dortmund he was deployed as a left-back, left wing-back, and occasionally as a central midfielder, contributing assists and goals in domestic league and UEFA Champions League fixtures against sides like Real Madrid, Juventus FC, and Atletico Madrid. His performances earned praise from pundits and former players across Germany, Portugal, and France.
In 2023 Guerreiro completed a transfer to Bayern Munich, joining a roster that included players such as Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, and Harry Kane. At Bayern he competed for starting roles in matches in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League, contributing to title pursuits and tactical rotations implemented by Julian Nagelsmann and subsequent coaching staff.
Eligible for both France and Portugal, Guerreiro elected to represent Portugal at youth and senior levels. He featured for Portugal at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship and made his senior debut in 2014 under manager Paulo Bento. Guerreiro was part of Portugal squads for major tournaments including the UEFA Euro 2016 victory, where he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, and Nani. He also represented Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, contributing both defensively and offensively in matches against nations such as Spain, Germany, and Belgium.
His international goals and assists came in qualifiers and tournament matches versus Switzerland, Andorra, and Sweden, and he remained a recurring selection under managers including Fernando Santos and Roberto Martinez.
Guerreiro is known for technical proficiency, left-footed passing, and set-piece delivery similar to established attacking full-backs who operate in possession-focused systems. Coaches have deployed him as a traditional left-back, an inverted full-back, a left wing-back in formations like 3–4–3 and 4–3–3, and as a central midfielder where his vision and ball retention are assets. Analysts compare his role to modern full-backs at clubs such as Manchester City and FC Barcelona for combining defensive duties with progressive passing. His work-rate, tactical intelligence, and ability to read opposing attacking patterns enable him to link play between defense and attack against teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Liverpool F.C..
Club - Rennes (2012–2013): Appearances and goals across Ligue 1 and domestic cups. - Lorient (2013–2016): League appearances, goal contributions in Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. - Borussia Dortmund (2016–2023): Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League statistics including assists and goals. - Bayern Munich (2023–present): Bundesliga and continental competition appearances.
International - Portugal senior team (2014–present): Caps and goals in UEFA European Championship qualifiers, FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and tournament finals.
(Season-by-season totals vary; consult official club and federation records for precise counts.)
Club - DFB-Pokal titles and Bundesliga trophies contested with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. - Domestic cup finals including DFB-Pokal appearances.
International - UEFA European Championship: Winner with Portugal at UEFA Euro 2016. - UEFA Nations League: Participation with Portugal in finals campaigns.
Individual - League and club-level recognitions for performances in Bundesliga seasons, selections in team-of-the-week and seasonal award shortlists.
Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Portuguese footballers Category:Association football fullbacks Category:Association football midfielders Category:Borussia Dortmund players Category:Bayern Munich players Category:Portugal international footballers