Raphinha
29-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Raphinha enjoyed a sensational 2024/25 season, scoring 18 goals and adding nine assists in 36 La Liga appearances. He emerged as a key figure under new manager Hansi Flick, especially in clutch moments, creating 91 chances, delivering 215 crosses and taking 140 corners, establishing himself as a creative threat from set pieces and open play. His role expanded significantly, and he was decisive 48 times across all competitions, eventually earning the captain's armband. Heading into 2025/26, with renewed confidence and tactical freedom, Raphinha is expected to remain a primary attacking outlet, though with some changes in the attack and gradual improvement of Lamine Yamal, it's a wonder if his opportunities on the ball wild drop. Nevertheless, with a starting role in this attack, the production will come no matter how things play out.
Listed to bench
Raphinha (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Norway.
ANALYSIS
Raphinha has been out the past two games due to his hamstring injury, but has returned for the round of 16, earning a spot on the bench. That said, it is unknown if Brazil will risk their star winger, potentially saving him if they have the game in hand. Either way, this is bright news for the team, as they cannot field their best XI without him, and he will likely be a major player in the team as they prepare to face tougher and more complete teams.
Raphinha has been out the past two games due to his hamstring injury, but has returned for the round of 16, earning a spot on the bench. That said, it is unknown if Brazil will risk their star winger, potentially saving him if they have the game in hand. Either way, this is bright news for the team, as they cannot field their best XI without him, and he will likely be a major player in the team as they prepare to face tougher and more complete teams.
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Could see minutes against Norway
Raphinha (hamstring) might be available on the bench Sunday versus Norway, as suggested by Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti, who said he "has improved a lot. He's not yet at 100 percent, but he can play a few minutes and help us.", Rodrigo Bernal of beIN Sports reports.
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Could return in quarter-finals
Raphinha has returned to on-field training for the first time since suffering a grade one hamstring strain against Haiti, but will miss Sunday's round of 16 clash against Norway as he has not yet rejoined the rest of the squad, according to Barca Universal.
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Returns to pitch training
Raphinha (hamstring) has returned to on-field training for the first time since suffering the grade one hamstring strain against Haiti, though he is unlikely to be available for Sunday's round of 16 clash against Norway, according to SPORT.
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Commits to recovery process
Raphinha (thigh) has broken his silence on social media, committing to remaining with the Brazil squad and doing everything in his power to recover as quickly as possible, according to his personal statement, per Diaro SPORT. "I love football, I love what I do and I love wearing the Brazil shirt. Whoever knows me knows how much I demand of myself and how much I work every day to improve. And that will never change. I will do everything in my power to recover and return as soon as possible. I want to be alongside my teammates, fight for our objectives and keep giving everything to honor this shirt."
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Potentially out two weeks
Raphinha (thigh) could be sidelined for two more weeks, making his earliest possible return in the second knockout match if Brazil advance to that stage, according to O Globo.
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Target for Red Devils
Raphinha is on Manchester United's shortlist for the 2026/27 season, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
It's not surprising to see Manchester United keeping close tabs on the Brazilian winger, who had a career-best season in 2024/25 with 34 goals and 26 assists across all competitions. However, signing the Brazilian winger will be expensive, as the 28-year-old could cost around £120 million, and that's only if Barcelona are open to negotiating.
It's not surprising to see Manchester United keeping close tabs on the Brazilian winger, who had a career-best season in 2024/25 with 34 goals and 26 assists across all competitions. However, signing the Brazilian winger will be expensive, as the 28-year-old could cost around £120 million, and that's only if Barcelona are open to negotiating.