This is the 1703rd most frequent French word.
rafael
"Rafael" is not a standard French word; it is a proper noun, typically a first name.
Rafael is used here as a proper noun, indicating the name of the person playing football.
Rafael joue au football tous les dimanches.
Rafael plays football every Sunday.
Here, Rafael is again a proper noun, referring to the individual with whom the discussion about the project occurred.
Nous avons discuté avec Rafael à propos du projet.
We talked with Rafael about the project.
This time, Rafael is treated as a subject of discussion, referring to the name itself and its prevalence in certain areas.