10 Active Brothers in Football

#5 Rafael Da Silva and Fabio Da Silva

The Da Silva never really hit off at United

Season Stats : (Rafael/Fabio)

Games: 19/18

Goals: 1/1

Assists: 2/1

Tackles per game: 2.5/1.9

Blocks per game: 0.2/0.1

Interceptions per game: 2.5/1.5

The twins (like it isn't obvious) are very similar in their approach towards the game. Both started their career at Fluminense in Brazil, played as fullbacks, and were bought by Manchester United in 2008.

Rafael initially showed great promise, even snatching Gary Neville's place in the starting eleven. He, as we all know, could never live up to that promise and eventually signed for Lyon in 2015. He has been there ever since.

On the other hand, brother Fabio was affected by a series of injuries during his time with United, and after a loan spell with QPR, he moved on to Cardiff City. He is now playing with Middlesbrough.

Both have received just two caps for Brazil, and are unlikely to be even considered for a third. Ouch.