The rise of Rafael Leão. Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club AC Milan and the Portugal national team. A skillful and technically gifted player, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. The Portugal national football team has represented Portugal in international men's football competition since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal.  Image Credit:   iamrafaeleao93/instagram   https://www.instagram.com/p/CeE8G4EIlCT/