Managing Barca

Raphinha on his Ballon d’Or chances

Hansi Flick has made FIVE key changes to the squad that have had a lot of impact.

Charlie Webb

January 15, 2025

share:
Lamine Yamal l and Raphinha Diasl celebrate goal during Real Madrid v FC Barcelona La Liga match / IMAGO / ABACAPRESS

Barcelona’s frontline this season has been absolutely outstanding and one player, who was linked with a move away last summer, has really been shining, Raphinha.

The 28-year-old had a tough start to his Barça career, however, under Hansi Flick, the Brazilian has had a new lease of life.

It is so much so that the former Leeds United forward is one of the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or this year. 

Raphinha has scored 19 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions and we are only halfway through the season.

Speaking in a recent interview, via Managing Barca, the Brazilian played down his chances of winning the converted award.

“Winning the Ballon d’Or this year? My goal is to be a better version of myself every day. If it happens, fine, but what matters to me are the collective titles.”

Raphinha was also asked about Lamie Yamal’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or: “Lamine Yamal will win plenty of Ballon d’Ors.”

Since Lionel Messi, Barça players have not really been in the conversation for the Ballon d’Or’s, however, if they can get some silverware this season then there will be a handful of Blaugrana stars who have a serious chance to take it home.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Read more

related articles

Mes que un Club is back

Mes que un Club is Back Mes que un Club, the moto that has defined and created fame for the club for decades has, in recent years, lost its significance. Kody Kent October 13, 2023 share: Mes que un Club, the moto that has defined and created fame for the

BARCA SUMMER TRANSFER LOOK-IN

BARCA SUMMER TRANSFER LOOK-IN The summer transfer window has closed and Barcelona already seem to be making arrangement for the next. The newly appointed sporting director Deco has been charged with the responsibility of recruiting top quality footballers across the globe, after the resignation of former sporting director Mateu Alemany.

Four Horsemen in Barca Midfield : Xavi’s brain child

Four Horsemen in Barca Midfield: Xavi’s brain child Xavi is arguably one of the best midfielders of all time in the word if not just for FC Barcelona. He has grown up the youth ranks of the famous Barca Academy, La Masia and has been under the influence of having