Mohammed Rafi

Mohammed Rafi came through the ranks of SBT which had distinction of fielding not only all-Indian but also all-Malayali squad. SBT was promoted to first division of National Football League in 2004 and in that season he scored 4 goals and came into limelight. Unfortunately, SBT got relegated but he was roped in by Mahindra United for the next season. In 09–10 I-league, he finished the season with record 14 goals, which is best ever for an Indian striker, he was also adjudged Mahindra United's player of the year. Rafi's example was followed by his younger brothers Mohammad Shafi, who played for Viva Kerala FC and Mohammad Razi, with KSEB.

Mumbai

On 24 November 2013 it was announced that Rafi has signed for Mumbai on loan from IMG Reliance with three other players Khelemba Singh, N.P. Pradeep and Peter Costa. He made his debut on 2 December 2013 against East Bengal F.C. at the Balewadi Sports Complex in which he played the whole match as Mumbai won the match 3–2.

DSK Shivajians

After having a good season with Kerala Blasters in the 2015 Indian Super League season, Rafi joined DSK Shivajians, which gained a place in the league through bidding a direct entry slot, for the 2015–16 I-League season.

Indian Super League

In the inaugural season of Indian Super League (ISL), Rafi played for Atletico de Kolkata, the team owned by Sourav Ganguly and Atletico de Madrid. Rafi was signed by Kerala Blasters FC for the second ISL season. He scored on his debut,…

Rafi also represented India a number of times and scored a goal against Kuwait. HIs was the only goal as India lost that match 1–9.

International goals

Club

Atlético de Kolkata

Indian Super League winner: 2014 Kerala Blasters

Indian Super League runner-up: 2016 Chennaiyin FC

Indian Super League winner: 2017–18

Individual

2009–10 I-League Player of The Year.