One of the big names of the season, in key Barçais that of Raphinha. The player has taken some honors in the Barça ranks, at the level of play and leadership in the locker room, which has led him to wear the number ‘10‘ in the Brazilian team in this call. He will use it in the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup against Venezuela tonight (10 p.m./Movistar +) in Maturín and Uruguay in the early hours of Tuesday the 19th to Wednesday the 20th (01:45 a.m./Movistar +) in Salvador de Bahía.
Given the injury of Rodrygo, last player to wear number 10 with Brazil, Raphinha takes over from the meringue. And it is that in ‘the canarinha’10 is more than just a number. It was worn by myths of the national team such as Pele, Ronaldinho and Neymaramong others. In the last call, Raphinhaled the auriverde in October with two penalty goals against Peru (4-0).
In terms of scoring figures, the Brazilian is having the best season of his career. With Hansi Flick He has found his football fulfillment playing on the left wing on a natural footing. Although on occasions he has played as a midfielder, especially with Brazil. Raphinha ha sum 12 goals and eight assists in 17 official matcheswith the Barça this season. In addition, he has taken on a role as captain that has the culé fans in love.
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Despite there being a lot of speculation about his departure from the club in the summer, he was always clear that his goal was to succeed in the Barça and that his style of play was going to delight the coach. “I was sure that with a week of work with flick“He was going to fall in love with me,” recently said.
