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Instructions · What links here · Raoni Medina (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 3 months ago by Soccer1981 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 3 months ago by Soccer1981

Raoni Medina (born 27 May 1981) is a Brazilian-born futsal player and coach who represented the England national futsal team. He later served as captain of the team.^[1]^[2]

Early life

Medina was born in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. At the age of 19, he moved to Portugal, where he joined the youth system of Sporting Clube de Portugal.^[3]

During his time at Sporting, he trained alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.^[4]

Club career

After leaving Portugal, Medina moved to the United Kingdom, where he transitioned into futsal. He played for clubs including London Helvécia.^[3]

International career

Medina became eligible to represent England after acquiring British citizenship in 2015. He made his debut for the England national futsal team that same year.^[5]

He was later appointed captain of the team and featured in international fixtures.^[1]^[2]

Post-playing career

After his playing career, Medina moved into coaching and education. In 2021, he joined the UEFA Executive Master for International Players programme.^[6]

In 2026, UEFA reported that he delivered a futsal development seminar in Moldova.^[7]

He is the founder of ModernPlay Football Consultancy, working in player development and coach education.

References

1 2 "Brasileiro se torna 1º estrangeiro a ser capitão em seleção inglesa de futsal". IstoÉ. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
1 2 Bate, Adam (26 October 2020). "Futsal helped Max Kilman so why is the FA now scrapping the England team?". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
1 2 "Conheça o brasileiro que foi colega de CR7 e que hoje é capitão da seleção inglesa de futsal". Globo Esporte. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
↑ "Brasileiro que dividiu gramados com CR7 faz história no futsal inglês". UOL Esporte. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
↑ "England Futsal squad enjoy World Cup warm-ups in Estonia". The Football Association. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
↑ "Former England Futsal captain Raoni Medina on the UEFA MIP Executive Masters for International Players". Futsal Focus. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
↑ "A futsal masterclass in Moldova". UEFA. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[istoe-1] 1 2 "Brasileiro se torna 1º estrangeiro a ser capitão em seleção inglesa de futsal". IstoÉ. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[sky-2] 1 2 Bate, Adam (26 October 2020). "Futsal helped Max Kilman so why is the FA now scrapping the England team?". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[globo-3] 1 2 "Conheça o brasileiro que foi colega de CR7 e que hoje é capitão da seleção inglesa de futsal". Globo Esporte. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[uol-4] "Brasileiro que dividiu gramados com CR7 faz história no futsal inglês". UOL Esporte. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[fa-5] "England Futsal squad enjoy World Cup warm-ups in Estonia". The Football Association. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[ff-6] "Former England Futsal captain Raoni Medina on the UEFA MIP Executive Masters for International Players". Futsal Focus. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

[uefa-7] "A futsal masterclass in Moldova". UEFA. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.

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