Player name: Marafona (Cláudio Filipe Maia de Pinho Santos, commonly known as Marafona)
- Full name: Cláudio Filipe Maia de Pinho Santos
- Known as: Marafona
- Nationality: Portugal
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Date of birth: 25 August 1984
- Place of birth: Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Club career (highlights):
- S.C. Braga: Marafona joined Braga in January 2016, serving mainly as a first-team goalkeeper. He featured in Primeira Liga matches and represented Braga in domestic competitions and European fixtures during his time with the club. His arrival strengthened Braga's goalkeeping options following his successful spell at Moreirense and other Portuguese clubs.
- Previous clubs: Marafona played for several Portuguese clubs before Braga, including Feirense, Beira-Mar, Moreirense (where he was an important performer), and others across the Portuguese league system. He also had a spell at Vitória de Setúbal earlier in his career.
- Later career: After Braga, Marafona continued his professional career with other teams (including a loan/transfer spells); his exact later destinations depend on the date referenced, but he remained active primarily within Portugal's professional leagues.
International career: Marafona has been recognized for his performances domestically and earned a senior call-up to the Portugal national team; he made his debut for Portugal in June 2016 in a friendly match.
Style and attributes: Known for solid shot-stopping, aerial ability, and experience across Portuguese top-flight clubs, Marafona provided leadership and reliability from goal during his peak years.
Notable facts: Marafona rose from lower-division football to become a Primeira Liga starter, a path that underlines his persistence and development as a goalkeeper. He was part of Braga's squad competing in both domestic cups and European competitions during his tenure.