Rafael Thyere, a 33-year-old Brazilian centre-back, is the second player to leave Chapecoense following the club's relegation in Série A. He joined the club in December 2025 with a focus on the Série A do Brasileiro. He played 14 matches for Chapecoense and had limited appearances due to constant injuries, including 6 in the 2025/2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This was his second period at the club, as he had previously played there in 2018. His contract is set to expire on 31/12/2026, and his current market value is €250.0K, according to Transfermarkt.