Raphinha

Raphinha is a technically gifted winger who has achieved success in European football and for the Brazilian national team, known for his impactful performances and goal contributions. After securing a pivotal move to European football, Raphinha quickly distinguished himself, earning the Vitória de Guimarães Breakthrough Player of the Year award in 2017. During his tenure with Vitória de Guimarães from 2016 to 2018, he solidified a starting position before transferring to Sporting CP in 2018. With Sporting CP (2018-2019), Raphinha was instrumental in winning both the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga in 2019.

This stellar performance directly contributed to Barcelona winning their second La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and their second Spanish Super Cup in 2025. Individually, he was the joint top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 13 goals and led the tournament in assists with 9, concluding the season by finishing fifth in the prestigious Ballon d’Or voting. His outstanding form was recognized with a contract extension at Barcelona until 2028. Beyond club success, Raphinha is a full international for the Brazilian national team, making his debut in 2021 and scoring his first two international goals that same year.

He represented Brazil in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, where his strong performances earned him a spot in the Team of the Tournament. His exceptional 2024-2025 season garnered numerous individual accolades, including La Liga Player of the Month for August 2024, IFFHS Men’s CONMEBOL Team (2024), La Liga Player of the Season, and a spot on the La Liga Team of the Season. He was also named to the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season and recognized by The Athletic as both a European Men’s Team of the Season and European Men’s Player of the Season for 2024-2025.