In an astonishing Champions League campaign, Raphinha has officially finished as the tournament’s top goalscorer and leading assist provider, writing his name into European football history books. The Brazilian winger delivered a masterclass of consistency, flair, and end-product — and now his name is firmly being whispered in the Ballon d’Or conversation.
📊 His Final UCL Stats:
🎯 Goals: 11
🪄 Assists: 7
🔥 Total Goal Contributions: 18 in just 12 games!
🗣️ Raphinha Speaks on Ballon d’Or Buzz:
> “Of course it’s every player’s dream… but I’ve never chased personal awards. What matters most is helping my team win. If that means individual recognition comes, then it’s a blessing.”
🏅 Ballon d’Or Front-Runner?
With Barcelona reaching the late stages and Raphinha delivering in every decisive moment, his claim to football’s most prestigious individual honor is no longer far-fetched — especially with major contenders failing to shine as brightly on the biggest stage.
Stay tuned — the race for the Ballon d’Or just got a whole lot m
ore interesting. 👀✨
