Raphinha
29-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 8/4/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Raphinha enjoyed a sensational 2024/25 season, scoring 18 goals and adding nine assists in 36 La Liga appearances. He emerged as a key figure under new manager Hansi Flick, especially in clutch moments, creating 91 chances, delivering 215 crosses and taking 140 corners, establishing himself as a creative threat from set pieces and open play. His role expanded significantly, and he was decisive 48 times across all competitions, eventually earning the captain's armband. Heading into 2025/26, with renewed confidence and tactical freedom, Raphinha is expected to remain a primary attacking outlet, though with some changes in the attack and gradual improvement of Lamine Yamal, it's a wonder if his opportunities on the ball wild drop. Nevertheless, with a starting role in this attack, the production will come no matter how things play out.
Commits to recovery process
Raphinha (thigh) has broken his silence on social media, committing to remaining with the Brazil squad and doing everything in his power to recover as quickly as possible, according to his personal statement, per Diaro SPORT. "I love football, I love what I do and I love wearing the Brazil shirt. Whoever knows me knows how much I demand of myself and how much I work every day to improve. And that will never change. I will do everything in my power to recover and return as soon as possible. I want to be alongside my teammates, fight for our objectives and keep giving everything to honor this shirt."
ANALYSIS
Raphinha was forced off in the 40th minute of the match against Haiti with a muscular injury to the posterior part of his right thigh, with the CBF confirming he will follow an intensive treatment protocol to accelerate his recovery. The Barcelona winger had started both of Brazil's group stage fixtures and his absence is a significant blow for coach Carlo Ancelotti, who will need to find alternatives on the right flank. Reports in Brazil surrounding the player's personal and financial situation and his future at Barcelona had added noise around his situation in recent days, though his camp quickly denied the claims and his statement makes clear he has no intention of leaving the tournament. Luiz Henrique and Rayan are among the candidates to cover his position while he works toward his return.
Raphinha was forced off in the 40th minute of the match against Haiti with a muscular injury to the posterior part of his right thigh, with the CBF confirming he will follow an intensive treatment protocol to accelerate his recovery. The Barcelona winger had started both of Brazil's group stage fixtures and his absence is a significant blow for coach Carlo Ancelotti, who will need to find alternatives on the right flank. Reports in Brazil surrounding the player's personal and financial situation and his future at Barcelona had added noise around his situation in recent days, though his camp quickly denied the claims and his statement makes clear he has no intention of leaving the tournament. Luiz Henrique and Rayan are among the candidates to cover his position while he works toward his return.
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Potentially out two weeks
Raphinha (thigh) could be sidelined for two more weeks, making his earliest possible return in the second knockout match if Brazil advance to that stage, according to O Globo.
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Could miss rest of World Cup with injury
Raphinha has once again injured his hamstring and his presence in the remainder of the World Cup is practically ruled out, according to Xavi Hernandez Navarro of Diario ara.
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Hamstring injury confirmed
Raphinha has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and is waiting on further assessment, according to the CBF, per Raisa Simplicio of GOAL Brazil. "The attacker Raphinha felt pain in the posterior muscle of his right thigh during the first half of the match against Haiti. The player has begun treatment and will be reassessed. When we have more information, we will let you know."
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Off with apparent hamstring injury
Raphinha was forced off the field in the 40th minute of Friday's match against Haiti due to an apparent hamstring injury.
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Starts Friday
Raphinha (foot) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Haiti.
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Target for Red Devils
Raphinha is on Manchester United's shortlist for the 2026/27 season, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
It's not surprising to see Manchester United keeping close tabs on the Brazilian winger, who had a career-best season in 2024/25 with 34 goals and 26 assists across all competitions. However, signing the Brazilian winger will be expensive, as the 28-year-old could cost around £120 million, and that's only if Barcelona are open to negotiating.
It's not surprising to see Manchester United keeping close tabs on the Brazilian winger, who had a career-best season in 2024/25 with 34 goals and 26 assists across all competitions. However, signing the Brazilian winger will be expensive, as the 28-year-old could cost around £120 million, and that's only if Barcelona are open to negotiating.