Rafael van der Vaart
Rafael van der Vaart played as a Midfielder from NED and has turned out for 4 clubs across 4 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Rafael is a common trivia answer (★☆☆☆☆), eligible in 8/12 games.
Which grid cells does Rafael solve?
In PlayFutbol's database, Rafael is a valid answer for 4 club × NED cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.
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🇳🇱★ Rarest cell: Hamburger SV × NED — solved by 1 other in our database.
Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.
- Only Rafael×AFC Ajax × Hamburger SV
- 1 other×Hamburger SV × Tottenham Hotspur
- 2 others×Hamburger SV × Real Madrid
- 2 others×Real Madrid × Tottenham Hotspur
- 3 others×AFC Ajax × Tottenham Hotspur
- 4 others×AFC Ajax × Real Madrid
Rafael's career, one clue at a time
Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.
5 clubs still hidden — can you name Rafael's path?
How rare an answer is Rafael?
On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Rafael scores 1/5 — Common. Rafael is a household name you'll recognise instantly — stacked on megaclub CVs.
Senior career totals
Rafael van der Vaart in PlayFutbol Games
Rafael is eligible as an answer in 8 of our 12 games. Here's the full breakdown:
| Game | Status | Why | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Grid | Eligible | Eligible in Premier League, La Liga, Eredivisie grids | Play → |
| Futbol 11 | Eligible | Fills a Midfielder slot when their nationality is drawn | Play → |
| Futbol Wordle | Conditional | Limited to classic name-only mode — missing current club or jersey | Play → |
| Futbol Connections | Eligible | Pooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groups | Play → |
| Futbol Tic-Tac-Toe | Eligible | Valid pick for cells in PL / LL / ED | Play → |
| Futbol Top Five | Eligible | Candidate across our 47 ranking categories | Play → |
| Football Timeline | Eligible | Part of the 365-career chronological pool | Play → |
| Who Am I? | Conditional | Only 4 career clubs — clue sequence may be thin | Play → |
| Guess the Badge | N/A | Badge game is club-based, not player-based | — |
| Career Path | Eligible | Chain length 4 meets the 4-club minimum | Play → |
| Futbol Bingo | Eligible | Matches several of the 100 bingo tasks | Play → |
| Missing XI | N/A | Not currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups | — |
Players Like Rafael van der Vaart
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clubs has Rafael van der Vaart played for?
Rafael van der Vaart has played for 4 clubs across 4 leagues: AFC Ajax, Hamburger SV, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur.
Is Rafael van der Vaart in Futbol Wordle?
Partially — Rafael can appear in classic Wordle mode but lacks the full attribute set for the six-clue variant.
What is Rafael's PlayFutbol rarity score?
1/5 — Common. Rafael is a household name you'll recognise instantly — stacked on megaclub CVs.
Which teammates of Rafael are also in our database?
Notable teammates include Clarence Seedorf (shared club: AFC Ajax); Edgar Davids (shared club: AFC Ajax); Frank Rijkaard (shared club: AFC Ajax).
Has Rafael van der Vaart ever appeared in Who Am I?
Rafael is a conditional pick — only 4 career clubs — clue sequence may be thin.
Does Rafael qualify for Career Path?
Yes — Rafael's chain of 4 clubs meets the 4-club minimum. Play Career Path →
Where can I play a game featuring Rafael right now?
Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Connections — each rotates eligible players like Rafael into the daily pool.
What position does Rafael van der Vaart play?
Rafael van der Vaart played as a Midfielder.
About this profile
Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.
Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app