Deniss Rakels

Biography and Personal Profile of Deniss Rakels

Deniss Rakels is a professional 33-year-old footballer who plays as a forward for Zaglebie Sosnowiec, born on August 19, 1992, who is both-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow Deniss Rakels on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Deniss Rakels Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics

In the current II Liga campaign, Deniss Rakels has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 13 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 1 goal and 0 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 7.

Compared to other forwards in the competition, Deniss Rakels ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.

Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings

Deniss Rakels's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

• May 30, 2026: 1-0 loss away vs Sandecja Nowy Sacz (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• May 22, 2026: 3-0 win at home vs KKS 1925 Kalisz (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• May 16, 2026: 3-1 loss away vs Chojniczanka Chojnice (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• May 10, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs Hutnik Krakow (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• April 30, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Stal Stalowa Wola (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• April 24, 2026: 2-0 loss away vs TS Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biala (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• April 18, 2026: 0-3 win away vs GKS Jastrzebie (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• April 11, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs LKS Lodz II (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• April 4, 2026: 2-1 loss away vs Swit Skolwin (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
• March 29, 2026: 0-4 loss at home vs Rekord Bielsko-Biala (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)

Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis

Explore Deniss Rakels's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Deniss Rakels's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Teammates, Career Path & International Representation

Deniss Rakels currently plays for Zaglebie Sosnowiec alongside Dawid Szot, Bartosz Borun, Michal Zieba, Błażej Radwanek, Mateusz Szwed, Wojciech Bialek, Mateusz Machala, Dawid Ryndak, Bartosz Snopczynski, Piotr Polczak, Patryk Gogól, Emmanuel Agbor, Michal Janota, Jedrzej Zajac, Kamil Bebenek. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Deniss Rakels's career has also included time at Hutnik Krakow, SK Super Nova, RFS, Pafos FC, Riga FC, Cracovia, Lech Poznań, Reading, Zagłębie Lubin, GKS Katowice, FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Latvia, Latvia U21, Latvia U19.

On the international stage, Deniss Rakels has represented Latvia.

Other notable players from Latvia include Daniels Balodis, Aivars Emsis, Renars Varslavans, Rihards Ozolins, Raivis Skrebels, Raimonds Krollis, Janis Krautmanis, Daniels Ontuzans, Normunds Uldrikis, Klavs Kramens, Roberts Zelmanis, Roberts Jaunarajs-Janvaris, Maksims Sidorovs, Vladimirs Stepanovs, Kristaps Liepa. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Career Trophies, Achievements & Competitions

Throughout their career, Deniss Rakels has won 2 titles: Virsliga (2019, 2018) with Riga FC, Cup (2018) with Riga FC.

Deniss Rakels has competed in Virsliga, Conference League, Cup, 1. Division, Champions League, Europa League, Ekstraklasa, Championship, EFL Cup, FA Cup, I Liga. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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