Rafael Leão
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
1
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Rafael Leão has achieved remarkable success at a young age. He is the first player to win the Serie A Best Player award three times consecutively, a testament to his consistency and impact. He also holds the record for the fastest goal in Serie A history, scored in 6.2 seconds. On the international stage, he was instrumental in Portugal's 2025 UEFA Nations League triumph, earning both the Best Player and Top Scorer awards. His ability to deliver in big moments and his unique dribbling style have drawn comparisons to some of the game's greats, and he continues to set new standards for wingers in modern football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Portuguese Medal of Sporting Merit (Gold)
Awarded for his contributions to Portuguese football and national team success.
Rankings & Lists
Ballon d'Or
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
UEFA Nations League Team of the Tournament
Serie A Team of the Year
Magazine Covers
Sportweek
November 2022
The King of Milan
FourFourTwo
May 2023
Rafael Leão: The Rise of Portugal's New Star
GQ Portugal
March 2024
Rafael Leão: The Man Behind the Goals
Records & Feats
Fastest goal in Serie A history
Scored 6.2 seconds into a match against Sassuolo on 20 December 2020.
First player to win Serie A Best Player three consecutive times
Won the award in 2024, 2025, and 2026.