Raphinha Full Name, Age, Wife, Salary, Parents, Family, Religion and Net Worth

Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United on July 15, 2022, in a deal worth an initial £50 million, with the potential to rise to £55 million in add-ons.

Player Biography Data

Full name	Raphael Dias Belloli
Date of birth	Dec 14, 1996
Age	28 years
Place of birth	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Ethnicity	Italian descent
Nationality	Brazil
Father	Maninho Belloli
Mother	Valéria Belloli
Siblings	Thiago Alcântara
Girlfriend	Natalia Rodrigues Belloli
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Religion	Christianity
Position(s)	Winger
Current team	F.C Barcelona
Joined	Jul 13, 2022
Contract expires	Jun 30, 2027
Jersey number	11
Previous Clubs	Avaí, Vitória de Guimarães, Sporting CP, Rennes, Leeds United
International Team	Brazil national team
Foot	left
Market value	€80 million
Net Worth	£29,305,640
Social media handle	raphinha

Raphael Dias Belloli, commonly known as Raphinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer born on December 14, 1996. Recognized for his speed, scoring ability, and tireless effort, Raphinha has built a reputation as one of the top wingers in world football. He plays for Barcelona in La Liga and represents the Brazil national team.

Raphinha began his football career with Avaí, where his talent quickly became evident. In 2016, he made a move to Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal, marking his professional debut. Two years later, he joined Sporting CP, where he enjoyed success by winning the Taça de Portugal and the Taça da Liga in 2019.

His journey then took him to Rennes in Ligue 1, where he continued to shine, attracting attention from major clubs. In 2020, he signed with Leeds United in the Premier League, becoming a standout performer for the club. By 2022, his impressive displays earned him a high-profile transfer to Barcelona in a deal worth €58 million (£50 million).

Although he had not featured for Brazil’s youth teams, Raphinha made his senior international debut in 2021. Since then, he has represented his country in major tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América, cementing his place as an important player for Brazil.

Raphinha early life

Raphinha was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and grew up in Restinga, a favela on the outskirts of the city. His upbringing was challenging, marked by economic hardships. He shared a single bedroom with his parents, younger brother, and pets, often struggling to afford basic necessities, including food and transportation. Despite these struggles, his passion for football remained unwavering.

His father, of Italian descent, worked as a jobbing musician, while his mother, of mixed-race Brazilian heritage, supported the family through these tough times. At the age of seven, Raphinha attended a birthday party for football legend Ronaldinho, thanks to his father and uncle’s connection with the star. Over the years, this initial meeting blossomed into a lasting friendship between Raphinha and Ronaldinho.

Before breaking into professional football, Raphinha honed his skills in the várzea tournaments, a grassroots football scene organized by local communities. These matches were played under difficult conditions, including clay pitches, searing heat, and makeshift setups with posts instead of nets. The atmosphere was often intense, with vocal home crowds and the occasional sound of gunshots in the background. Raphinha has credited these experiences with shaping his resilience and passion for the game.

Raphinha also shares a close bond with Bruno Fernandes, a friendship that predates their time together at Sporting CP. Fernandes has played a significant role in Raphinha’s career, offering guidance and encouragement. When Raphinha was considering a move to Leeds United, Fernandes assured him that his playing style would suit the Premier League, advice that proved to be pivotal in his career trajectory.

Raphinha club career

Avaí

Raphinha’s journey began in Brazil, where he faced early challenges with unsuccessful trials at Internacional and Grêmio. Determined to succeed, he joined youth football with Imbituba and later caught the attention of Avaí scouts. At 18, he joined Avaí’s under-20 team in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2014. Despite an injury that kept him out of the squad, he trained diligently on his own, showcasing resilience and determination. By 2016, after impressing at the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, Raphinha had attracted interest from major Brazilian clubs, but Avaí retained him, recognizing his immense potential.

Vitória de Guimarães

On 2 February 2016, Raphinha made a pivotal move to Portuguese side Vitória de Guimarães. The transfer was facilitated by Deco, the former Portuguese international, who signed Raphinha to his agency, D20 Sports, and arranged the deal. Raphinha made his debut on 13 March 2016 against Paços de Ferreira and scored his first goal for the club on 20 August 2016 in a match against Marítimo. His European journey gained momentum during the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, where he made his first appearance on 14 September 2017 against Red Bull Salzburg. His breakout performances earned him the Vitória Guimarães Breakthrough Player of the Year award in 2017. By the end of the 2017–18 season, Raphinha had amassed 18 goals across 43 appearances in all competitions, solidifying his reputation as a rising star.

Sporting CP

In May 2018, Raphinha signed with Sporting CP, one of Portugal’s most prestigious clubs. He debuted for the team on 12 August in a match against Moreirense and scored his first goal on 20 September 2018 in a 2–0 UEFA Europa League victory over Qarabag. Despite battling a muscle injury that limited his progress, Raphinha contributed four goals and four assists during the season. He played a crucial role in Sporting’s triumphs in the 2018–19 Taça da Liga and Taça de Portugal, including scoring a decisive penalty in the shootout victory against Porto in the latter.

Rennes

In 2019, Raphinha moved to French club Rennes for a transfer fee of €21 million, making him the club’s record signing at the time. His impact was immediate, helping Rennes secure a third-place finish in Ligue 1 and a spot in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League during the 2019–20 season. Over his time at the club, he contributed eight goals and seven assists. In his final game for Rennes, a Ligue 1 fixture against Reims on 4 October 2020, he showcased his talents one last time by scoring and providing an assist in a 2–2 draw.

Leeds United

On October 5, 2020, Raphinha joined Leeds United on a four-year deal for a fee reportedly around £17 million (€20 million).

He made his debut on October 19, 2020, as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. His first start for the club came on November 22, 2020, in a home fixture against Arsenal. On November 28, 2020, Raphinha scored his debut goal for Leeds, securing a 1–0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. The goal marked Leeds’ first Premier League win at the venue and their first league victory there since 1990. Raphinha finished the season with six league goals, making a strong impression in his debut campaign.

Raphinha’s first goal of the following season came on August 21, 2021, in Leeds’ opening home game against Everton. His well-placed equalizer in the 72nd minute earned Leeds a 2–2 draw and was nominated for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month for August.

Raphinha concluded the 2021–22 season as Leeds’ top scorer with 11 goals. His decisive performance on the final day of the season included converting a penalty in a 2–1 win over Brentford, ensuring Leeds’ Premier League survival.

During the summer transfer window, Raphinha attracted significant interest, with Leeds agreeing to a £55 million deal with Chelsea. However, the player prioritized a move to Barcelona, even amid their financial difficulties. As a result, he skipped Leeds’ pre-season tour to Australia to finalize the transfer.

Barcelona

2022–24: Adaptation to Spain and La Liga title

On July 15, 2022, Raphinha signed a five-year contract with Barcelona for an initial fee of £50 million, rising to £55 million with add-ons. Due to registration complications stemming from Barcelona’s financial constraints, he was initially presented without a name or number on his shirt.

Raphinha made his debut on August 13, 2022, in a 0–0 league draw against Rayo Vallecano. On September 3, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 victory over Sevilla. Despite being signed as a replacement for Ousmane Dembélé, both players vied for the right-wing position, with coach Xavi encouraging competition between them.

Barcelona’s Champions League campaign ended early with a third-place group stage finish, placing them in the Europa League. Raphinha played a key role in the Europa League knockout play-offs, contributing a goal and an assist in a 2–2 draw with Manchester United at the Camp Nou. However, Barcelona were eliminated after a 2–1 loss in the second leg.

Raphinha had a more prominent role in the latter half of the season due to an injury to Dembélé. Despite inconsistent performances, he helped Barcelona clinch the 2022–23 La Liga title, assisting Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 4–2 Derbi Barceloní victory over Espanyol on May 14, 2023.

The 2023–24 season was challenging for Raphinha in La Liga as he struggled with form and fitness. Youngster Lamine Yamal emerged as competition, reducing Raphinha’s starting opportunities.

However, Raphinha shone in the Champions League. On March 12, 2024, he contributed two goals in a 3–1 home win against Napoli, helping Barcelona advance to the quarter-finals. On April 10, he scored a brace in a thrilling 3–2 away win over Paris Saint-Germain, earning Player of the Match honors. Despite scoring in the return leg, PSG overturned the aggregate, eliminating Barcelona with a 4–1 victory at Camp Nou.

2024–25: Revival Under Hansi Flick

Amid speculation about his future during Barcelona’s financial struggles, Raphinha was linked to a move to Al-Hilal for €90 million. However, new manager Hansi Flick retained him and even appointed him as one of the team captains.

Flick’s tactical changes, positioning Raphinha centrally behind Robert Lewandowski, revitalized his form. On August 31, 2024, Raphinha scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona in a 7–0 win over Real Valladolid.

In the Champions League, he delivered another standout performance, netting a hat-trick in a 4–1 home victory against Bayern Munich on October 23. Days later, he scored his first El Clásico goal and provided an assist in a 4–0 away triumph over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Unfortunately, Raphinha and his teammates, Lamine Yamal and Ansu Fati, were subjected to racial abuse during the match by a section of home supporters.

International career

Raphinha received his first call-up to the Brazil national team in August 2021 for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile, Argentina, and Peru.

He made his debut on 7 October 2021, coming on as a halftime substitute in a World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela. Raphinha made an immediate impact, assisting two goals and winning a penalty to help Brazil overturn a 1–0 deficit into a 3–1 victory. His dynamic performance earned widespread praise from fans and pundits alike. Just eight days later, on 15 October, he scored his first two international goals in a commanding 4–1 win over Uruguay, further cementing his place in the squad.

In November 2022, Raphinha was included in Brazil’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by manager Tite. The tournament saw Brazil advance to the quarter-finals, where they faced Croatia on 9 December. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, Brazil were eliminated in a heartbreaking 4–2 penalty shoot-out loss.

In May 2024, Raphinha was selected for Brazil’s squad to compete in the 2024 Copa América. During the group stage, he scored his sole goal of the tournament in a 1–1 draw against Colombia in their third match. Despite his contributions, Brazil’s campaign ended in disappointment as they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Uruguay. The match finished goalless after extra time, and Brazil suffered another 4–2 defeat on penalties, marking a second consecutive major tournament exit via a shoot-out.

Honours

Sporting CP

• Taça de Portugal: 2018–19
• Taça da Liga: 2018–19

Barcelona

• La Liga: 2022–23
• Supercopa de España: 2023

Individual

• Vitória de Guimarães Breakthrough Player of the Year: 2017
• Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2024
• La Liga Player of the Month: August 2024