Raphinha is a Brazilian forward for FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team, known for his left-footed finishing, pressing, creativity and ability to play across the attack. Born Raphael Dias Belloli in Porto Alegre, he wears Barcelona’s number 11 shirt and has developed from a direct winger into one of the club’s most important attacking leaders. For the wider team context around him, see the Barcelona squad page.
His rise has not followed a straight line. Raphinha moved from Brazil to Portugal, then France and England before joining Barcelona in 2022. His best individual season at the club came in 2024/25, when he scored 34 goals in 57 matches, became a Champions League joint-top scorer and finished fifth in the Ballon d’Or voting. He remained a major part of Barcelona’s title-winning team in 2025/26 and has since taken on greater leadership and positional responsibility under Hansi Flick.
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Raphinha profile
| Profile detail | Raphinha |
| Full name | Raphael Dias Belloli |
| Known as | Raphinha |
| Date of birth | 14 December 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 1.76 m |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Position | Winger / forward |
| Club | FC Barcelona |
| Barcelona shirt number | 11 |
| Barcelona contract | Until 30 June 2028 |
| Brazil senior debut | 7 October 2021 vs Venezuela |
Who is Raphinha?
Raphinha was born on 14 December 1996 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He is 29 years old and turns 30 in December 2026. His full name is Raphael Dias Belloli.
Raphinha is the football name of Raphael Dias Belloli, a Brazilian attacker who plays for Barcelona and Brazil. He is naturally left-footed and built his early reputation as a winger capable of beating defenders, crossing, shooting from distance and creating chances from wide areas. As his game has developed, he has become comfortable starting on either flank, attacking central spaces and pressing as the first defender.
His importance at Barcelona now goes beyond goals and assists. Under Hansi Flick, Raphinha has been trusted with captaincy responsibilities and has also been used centrally as a number 9. That versatility allows Barcelona to change shape without always changing personnel.
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How old is Raphinha?
Raphinha career: from Avaí to Barcelona
Raphinha’s career is a useful example of a player reaching the elite through several development stages rather than moving directly from a famous academy to a major European club.
Avaí
Raphinha developed in the youth system at Avaí in Brazil. His performances there opened the door to European football, with Portugal becoming the first major step in his senior career.
Vitória de Guimarães
He joined Vitória de Guimarães and progressed from the club’s development side into the first team. This period helped establish him as a quick, technically strong winger who could create and score.
Sporting CP
Raphinha moved to Sporting CP for the 2018/19 season. He was part of the squad that won both the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga, giving him his first major senior trophies in European football.
Rennes
After Portugal, he joined Rennes in France. The move gave him experience in another major European league and strengthened his reputation as a direct attacker capable of carrying the ball at speed and creating danger from wide positions.
Leeds United
Raphinha signed for Leeds United in 2020 and became one of the club’s most influential attackers. Across two seasons in England, he scored 17 goals and created 10 assists. His performances in the Premier League, including an important role in helping Leeds avoid relegation in 2021/22, helped earn his move to Barcelona.
Barcelona
Barcelona signed Raphinha from Leeds United in July 2022. He scored 10 goals in his first season as the club won La Liga, then scored another 10 goals in 2023/24. His role changed dramatically under Hansi Flick, with greater freedom to attack central areas, make runs beyond the striker and lead the press.
Raphinha Barcelona stats and breakthrough seasons
Raphinha’s Barcelona career moved to another level in 2024/25. He finished that campaign with 34 goals in 57 matches in all competitions and became one of the most productive attackers in Europe. Barcelona won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, while Raphinha finished fifth in the Ballon d’Or voting.
He followed that with another productive 2025/26 season. Barcelona reported that he made 33 appearances, scored 21 goals and supplied eight assists in all competitions. In La Liga, he scored 13 goals in 22 appearances and was selected among the league’s standout forwards as Barcelona retained the title.
| Season | Club | Selected output / achievement |
| 2022/23 | Barcelona | 10 goals in all competitions; La Liga champion |
| 2023/24 | Barcelona | 10 goals in all competitions |
| 2024/25 | Barcelona | 34 goals in 57 matches; domestic treble; Ballon d’Or top five |
| 2025/26 | Barcelona | 33 appearances, 21 goals, 8 assists; La Liga champion |
For the latest Barcelona scores, player form and changing match statistics, use SP Score. That keeps the live statistical layer current while this profile remains focused on Raphinha’s career and long-term record.
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Raphinha Champions League record
Raphinha produced one of the best Champions League seasons ever by a Brazilian player in 2024/25. He scored 13 goals, finishing joint-top of the competition’s scoring chart. UEFA also noted that 13 was the highest single-season Champions League goal total by a Brazilian player at the time.
That campaign helped change how he was viewed. Instead of being seen only as a winger who created chances, Raphinha became a high-volume scorer capable of deciding knockout matches and attacking the penalty area consistently.
What trophies has Raphinha won?
Raphinha has won major trophies in both Portugal and Spain. With Barcelona, he has won three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups. Before moving to Spain, he won the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga with Sporting CP.
| Club | Trophy | Titles |
| Barcelona | La Liga | 3 |
| Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 1 |
| Barcelona | Spanish Super Cup | 3 |
| Sporting CP | Taça de Portugal | 1 |
| Sporting CP | Taça da Liga | 1 |
Raphinha for Brazil
Raphinha made his senior Brazil debut on 7 October 2021 against Venezuela and immediately contributed two assists. He represented Brazil at the 2022 World Cup and remained part of the national-team attack through the 2024 Copa América and the 2026 World Cup cycle. For the wider national-team picture, see the SportPesa Kenya Brazil squad guide.
At the 2024 Copa América, he scored in the 1-1 group-stage draw against Colombia and was later included in the tournament team. Raphinha was also selected for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad. He featured in the group matches against Morocco and Haiti before a hamstring injury limited his involvement later in the tournament, which ended for Brazil in the round of 16 against Norway.
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What position does Raphinha play?
Raphinha is primarily a winger and forward. His strongest historical role has been from the right, where his left foot allows him to drive inside towards goal, but he has also played from the left and through central areas. His movement, pressing and willingness to attack space make him useful in several attacking structures.
The start of the 2026/27 season showed that evolution clearly. Hansi Flick used Raphinha centrally as a number 9, while SportPesa Kenya’s Barcelona vs Athletic Club lineups coverage recorded him leading the attack and captaining the side. Flick has highlighted his pressing from the central role as one of the reasons the system can work.
Raphinha playing style
Raphinha combines several traits that make him difficult to defend. He can receive wide and attack a full-back, make diagonal runs behind the defence, deliver crosses and set pieces, or move into central scoring positions. His left foot is his main weapon, but his value is not limited to technical quality.
One of the biggest developments under Flick has been his work without the ball. Barcelona press aggressively from the front, and Raphinha is often responsible for triggering that pressure. He closes defenders quickly, tracks runners and then attacks immediately when Barcelona recover possession. That work rate is one reason he has grown into a leadership role.
He is also a strong decision-maker in transition. Rather than always dribbling, he can release the ball early, run beyond the defence and arrive for the return pass. This combination of creativity, movement and finishing explains why his scoring output rose sharply after 2024.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal at Barcelona
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal give Barcelona two very different attacking profiles. Yamal is most dangerous when isolating defenders and creating from the right, while Raphinha is constantly moving between the wing, half-spaces and penalty area. Their movement can stretch a defence horizontally while also creating runs behind the back line.
That relationship was especially productive during Barcelona’s 2024/25 treble-winning season. Raphinha’s ability to move away from the ball also creates more one-on-one situations for Yamal, while Yamal’s creativity can open central spaces for Raphinha to attack.
Raphinha in the 2026/27 Barcelona team
Raphinha entered 2026/27 as one of Barcelona’s senior attacking leaders after back-to-back league titles under Flick. His role now includes winger, central-forward and captaincy responsibilities, while Barcelona are chasing another title in a competitive Spanish season. For the broader championship picture, read SportPesa Kenya’s La Liga 2026/27 season preview.
His position may change from match to match, but the core of his role remains consistent: press aggressively, attack space, combine quickly around the box and contribute goals. That adaptability is likely to remain important as Barcelona balance La Liga, Champions League and domestic cup football.
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Raphinha family and wife
Raphinha is married to Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, often known as Taia. The pair knew each other for years before becoming a couple and married in 2022. They have a son, Gael, born in 2023. Raphinha generally keeps the focus of his public football profile on his career, while his family has regularly supported him at major club and international events.
Raphinha FAQs
What is Raphinha’s full name?
Raphinha’s full name is Raphael Dias Belloli.
How old is Raphinha?
Raphinha was born on 14 December 1996 and is 29 years old.
Where was Raphinha born?
He was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
What club does Raphinha play for?
Raphinha plays for FC Barcelona in Spain.
What number does Raphinha wear for Barcelona?
Raphinha wears the number 11 shirt for Barcelona.
What position does Raphinha play?
He is a winger and forward who can play on either side or through the centre.
Is Raphinha left-footed?
Yes. Raphinha is naturally left-footed.
When does Raphinha’s Barcelona contract expire?
His Barcelona contract runs until 30 June 2028.
Did Raphinha play for Leeds United?
Yes. He played for Leeds United from 2020 to 2022, scoring 17 goals across his two Premier League seasons.
How many Champions League goals did Raphinha score in 2024/25?
He scored 13 Champions League goals in 2024/25, finishing joint-top of the scoring chart and setting a single-season record for a Brazilian player in the competition.
Has Raphinha played in the World Cup?
Yes. He represented Brazil at the 2022 World Cup and was also selected for the 2026 tournament.
Who is Raphinha’s wife?
Raphinha is married to Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, also known as Taia.
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Conclusion
Raphinha has grown from a direct Brazilian winger into one of Barcelona’s most complete attacking players and a regular Brazil international. His career has taken him through Avaí, Vitória de Guimarães, Sporting CP, Rennes and Leeds United before his move to Barcelona, where league titles, a domestic treble, Champions League records and major individual recognition have followed.
For Barcelona, Raphinha now offers more than one fixed position. He can create from wide areas, score from central positions, lead the press and take on captaincy responsibility. That combination of output, versatility and experience makes him an important part of Barcelona and Brazil coverage as his career continues.
