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Raphinha
Raphinha (Raphael Dias Belloli) is the Brazilian forward who captains Barcelona. He is known for his pace, work rate, playmaking and finishing.
- Born14 December 1996 (age 29)
- NationalityBrazil
- ClubBarcelona
- RoleForward (club captain)
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Who is Raphinha?
Raphinha (Raphael Dias Belloli) is the Brazilian forward who captains Barcelona. He is known for his pace, work rate, playmaking and finishing.
He began at Avaí in Brazil, made his professional debut at Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal, won a cup double with Sporting CP in 2019, then played for Rennes and Leeds United before Barcelona paid €58 million for him in 2022.
After a slow start in Spain, 2024-25 was his breakthrough: Barcelona won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa, and he finished as the Champions League’s top scorer. He has played for Brazil since 2021, including the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Raphinha |
| Date of birth | 14 December 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Current role | Forward (club captain) |
| Club | Barcelona |
| League | La Liga |
Updated weekly · checked 15 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- 12 LaLiga goals (as of 12 October 2026).
- Hat-trick against Racing Santander, 7-2 (home), on 16 September 2026.
- Hat-trick against Sevilla, 3-1 (away), on 19 September 2026.
- Barcelona are 1st in the La Liga with 24 points (won 8, drawn 0, lost 0), checked 15 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: La Liga page.
This week in European football
Raphinha in the news
- This week in European football: City win at Anfield, Barcelona stay perfect and PSG strike in Manchester (15 October 2026)
- LaLiga: Barcelona make it eight from eight as Yamal and Mbappé keep scoring (15 October 2026)
- This week in European football: perfect starts, Raphinha on fire and the sack race begins (1 October 2026)
- LaLiga: Raphinha’s 12 goals keep Flick’s Barcelona perfect as Simeone wins the Madrid derby (1 October 2026)
- Champions League: holders PSG open with a 6-1 win as Matchday 1 brings 69 goals (1 October 2026)
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About this page
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (13 June 2026). Profile facts are drawn from the player’s or coach’s public career record (Wikipedia); season numbers come from SitesNG’s weekly European football data. This page is updated every week.
Quick answers
Raphinha: quick answers
Who is Raphinha?
Raphinha (Raphael Dias Belloli) is the Brazilian forward who captains Barcelona. He is known for his pace, work rate, playmaking and finishing.
How old is Raphinha?
Raphinha was born on 14 December 1996 and is 29 years old (as of 15 October 2026).
Which club does Raphinha play for?
Barcelona, in the La Liga.
How has Raphinha done in 2026-27?
12 LaLiga goals (as of 12 October 2026). Hat-trick against Racing Santander, 7-2 (home), on 16 September 2026. Hat-trick against Sevilla, 3-1 (away), on 19 September 2026.