Barcelona and Brazil winger Raphinha has opened up on his Ballon d'Or ambitions, reflecting on both his personal achievements and the challenges ahead. Speaking to GQ, the Brazilian highlighted his belief in his potential while stressing the importance of football as a team sport.
Raphinha, who had one of the best seasons of his career in 2024/25 scoring 34 goals and providing 26 assists in all competitions for Barcelona, finished 5th in the Ballon d'Or voting. The award went to former Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele, who enjoyed a remarkable campaign with PSG , while Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal claimed a higher spot.
According to top journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , Raphinha told GQ: