Raphinha

Raphinha is one of the most talented Brazilian wingers of his generation. Born on December 14, 1996 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, the player stood out for his speed, dribbling ability, precision in free kicks and ability to create and finish with quality. After playing in southern and northeastern Brazilian football, he was introduced to European football by Stade Rennais, from the French Ligue 1, where he caught the attention of big clubs. In 2020, he transferred to Leeds United in the Premier League, where he became an idol and one of the best players in the competition during his seasons at the club, being instrumental in keeping the team in the English elite. In 2022, FC Barcelona paid a high fee to sign him. At the Catalan club, Raphinha took the number 11 shirt and became one of the pillars of the team, contributing with goals and decisive assists in La Liga and UEFA Champions League seasons, winning the Spanish title in 2023. With the Brazilian National Team, Raphinha established himself as a starter, being called up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he scored important goals until Brazil's elimination in the quarter-finals against Croatia.