Rafael De Oliveira Saad

Rafael De Oliveira Saad is a Brazilian professional poker player who has built a steady career by focusing on major Brazilian and South American live tournaments. He is a regular at BSOP (Brazilian Series of Poker) events and has also found success at the KSOP online poker South America circuit, where he claimed multiple titles. Saad plays as part of the Suits Poker Team and is recognized for his skill in turbo-format events.

Saad’s presence on the live tournament circuit is documented primarily through BSOP results. According to WSOP.com, his six BSOP cashes span from December 2018 to May 2025, with a notable deep run in December 2018 when he finished 22nd out of 3,230 entries in the BSOP Main Event, earning R$48,530 — his largest recorded cash. Other BSOP cashes include a 31st-place finish in February 2020 (R$7,380), 100th place in July 2022 (R$8,130), and 89th place in May 2025 (R$5,000).

In 2025, Saad made headlines at the KSOP online poker South America series in Brazil. He won two turbo events: the Daily Turbo and the Kings Turbo (R$1,000 buy-in), the latter awarding him R$30,960 for defeating a field of 202 entries. He became the first player to win two titles in that single stage of the circuit. The final table featured three Argentine opponents, and Saad joked about receiving a hostile crowd but ultimately "putting water in the beer of the hermans."

Saad is known as a turbo specialist. In an interview after his Kings Turbo victory, he explained his strategy: play tight early, exploit bubble pressure, and navigate final-table ICM situations carefully. He noted that many players make mistakes in these spots, allowing him to accumulate chips. His Suits Poker Team teammates refer to him as "Tiozão" ("Big Uncle") because he is the oldest member of the group. Saad embraces the label and has promised to bring more trophies home.

• 0 WSOP bracelets, 0 WSOP rings, 0 WSOP final tables; 6 lifetime WSOP cashes (all BSOP events) totaling $19,332 as of search results.
• Two titles at the 2025 KSOP online poker South America (Daily Turbo and Kings Turbo).
• Member of Suits Poker Team.
• Known for preferring evening turbo tournaments over warm-up events.