Serie A · Defender · #0 · Brazil · 33 yrs
Raphinha is a defender. Raphinha is a Brazilian international, 33 years old, defender. Raphinha was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil on 1993-04-21. Raphinha is 176 cm cm tall and weighs 68 kg kg. Raphinha's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Serie A, Serie B, Serie D, Serie C. Raphinha's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Raphinha season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Defender · #0
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2018 |  Ypiranga-RS |
| 2017 |  São Paulo RS SC |
| 2016 |  Internacional INT |
| 2015 |  Luverdense LUV |
| 2014 | Internacional INT |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-16 | Free | São Paulo RS SC |  Aimoré AIM |
| 2017-05-10 | Free | Internacional INT | São Paulo RS SC |
| 2016-03-15 | N/A | Luverdense LUV | Internacional INT |
After Marcus Rashford issued an emotional farewell message to FC Barcelona after his failed return, head coach Hansi Flick stated that he "will miss" counting with the English forward. Marcus Rashford emerged as one of FC Barcelona‘s most impactful contributors during the 2025-26 season, delivering clutch performances despite not holding down a guaranteed spot in the starting XI. However, the English winger will not be returning to the Catalan club, prompting head coach Hansi Flick to admit he “will miss” having Rashford in the squad. Barcelona originally acquired Rashford on a one-year loan deal in the summer of 2025, complete with a purchase option to make the transfer permanent. Ultimately, the Blaugrana front office elected not to trigger the buyout clause, leading Rashford to publish a heartfelt farewell message to supporters across his social media channels. Speaking at a press conference following a preseason friendly against Birmingham City, Flick addressed the decision to move on from Rashford: “What I can say about Marcus is that I appreciated a lot to work with him. Sometimes, you don’t know what happens with players who are on loan, and our situation is not easy for that.” Rashford tallied 14 goals and 11 assists across 49 appearances in Spain, missing just eight matches due to injury or rotation while earning Flick’s deep respect. “But I appreciate working with him. He is a fantastic player and a fantastic person. The team miss him, I will miss him, but it is life,” the German boss stated. Flick also reflected on how new arrival Anthony Gordon will fill the void left by Rashford’s departure: “This is what we have to accept. And in the end, Anthony Gordon comes and from the first call with him when I spoke with him, he is on fire with Barca and I’m really happy that he’s on our team.“ Back in June, Barcelona explored negotiating a reduced fee below the original €30 million ($35 million USD) purchase option or securing a second loan stint. However, permanent additions of both Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi during the current transfer window definitively closed the door on Rashford’s potential return. Who will replace Rashford at Barcelona? Rashford featured primarily on the left wing for Barcelona (logging 37 appearances at the position), echoing his familiar role throughout his professional career. However, he also showcased valuable tactical flexibility, making seven appearances as a central striker and five on the right wing, highlighted by a stunning free-kick goal against Real Madrid in El Clasico. Currently, Barcelona’s roster lacks a single utility forward capable of plugging into every attacking spot as a game-changing wildcard. That said, as the squad is currently constructed, Flick possesses plenty of elite individual options to cover every attacking role without needing a single jack-of-all-trades player. Lamine Yamal remains Flick’s unquestioned starter on the right flank with Roony Bardghji serving as primary backup, while Raphinha and newly acquired Anthony Gordon will battle for starting minutes on the left wing. Raphinha can also slide inside as an attacking midfielder, a spot likely shared by Dani Olmo and Karim Adeyemi, while Ferran Torres gives Flick additional flexibility both out wide and through the center, but with Robert Lewandowski’s departure, he’s expected to be the striker.
Due to lack of first-team players, the friendly between FC Barcelona and Preston North End has been called off, in a sudden setback for head coach Hansi Flick and his preseason preparations. Hansi Flick is back at the helm for FC Barcelona‘s preseason following a recent contract extension with the Spanish giant. However, the German manager’s preparations in England hit an unexpected snag when a scheduled friendly against Preston North End was abruptly canceled due to a player shortage on the opposition’s side. During their camp in the British Isles, Barcelona planned two exhibition matches, starting with Friday’s fixture against Birmingham City and concluding with a Monday matchup against Preston North End. While the opener resulted in a 2-2 draw (followed by a 3-2 loss in a penalty shootout), Monday’s game against the Lilywhites was officially scrapped. Preston North End, originally set to face Barcelona on Monday, Aug. 3, contacted the Spanish club to disclose that they lacked enough fit first-team players to fulfill the fixture. The Championship side is slated to open its competitive campaign Saturday in the Carabao Cup against Huddersfield Town, prompting the coaching staff to protect their remaining senior squad from potential injuries. Preston proposed playing the exhibition using their U-21 roster instead. As reported by Spanish outlet Diario Sport, Barcelona rejected the alternative, opting to replace the match with a standard training session and ultimately pulling the plug on the contest. Warming up for a big day of training. 🏋️♀️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/A3NLma3Bum— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 2, 2026 The matchup at St. George’s Park was scheduled to be Barcelona’s third preseason test and their final fixture in England. Under the circumstances, Flick will accelerate the team’s return to Spain to continue preparations while awaiting the arrival of several key international stars, most notably Spain’s World Cup winners. What’s next on Barcelona’s preseason schedule? Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, and Wojciech Szczesny headline the prominent veterans who traveled to England for the training camp rather than taking extended time off. Meanwhile, the club’s World Cup participants are expected to rejoin Flick’s squad once the team arrives back in Catalonia ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Upon returning to Spain, Barcelona’s next test comes Friday, Aug. 8, in a triangular tournament against Udinese and Nottingham Forest. Marking the inaugural Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup in Udine, Italy, the Spanish, Italian, and English sides will face off on the same day in condensed 45-minute matches. Barcelona will then cap off its exhibition calendar with the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy on Aug. 19 at Spotify Camp Nou against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly. With five tune-up matches instead of the six originally planned, Flick’s squad will kick off its 2026-27 La Liga campaign on Sunday, August 23, traveling to face Elche for their league opener.
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