RAPHAEL BONELLE
Raphael Bonelle was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Rapha started playing competitive soccer at the age of 13, when he began training with professional teams in both soccer and futsal.
In 2006, Raphael began his professional career in Brazil, playing in Division One for three years with SC Corinthians and then with Taubate EC. In 2010, Raphael came to the United States, first attending Laramie College, where he was recognized as first team NCCAA and then transferring to MACU to finish out his collegiate career. At MACU, Rapha's team won the NCCAA Regional Championship, and Rapha was named first team NAIA and All American. In 2013, Raphael was recognized as the all-time leading scorer for the NAIA conference. In 2020, Rapha was honored to be named as the MACU Soccer Player of the Decade.
Raphael is the founder and coach of the RB7 Club. For over ten years, he has developed and trained youth through elite soccer players all around Oklahoma. With a degree in Psychology and his unmatched passion for the game, Rapha dedicates his full attention and individualized coaching efforts to each of his training sessions. His players love his positivity and sense of humor--but also respect his extremely high expectations for productive training sessions!
Raphael is grateful to have the opportunity to spend each day teaching the sport that he loves. He is excited to play a role in the growth of soccer and futsal here in Oklahoma and throughout the US.