 In August 2009, Rafael Marques was announced at Omiya Ardija.He scored regularly for the side during his spell, including a ten-goal mark during the 2011 season; highlights included a brace in a 3–1 away defeat of Kashiwa Reysol on 25 September 2011.On 10 July 2012, Rafael Marques signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Botafogo back in his home country.