Soccer · News · Sep 2026 · Confirmed
Raphinha named Barcelona's first-ever Brazilian captain
The winger's new leadership role comes after being named La Liga Player of the Season last year.
Raphinha was named Barcelona's captain, becoming the first Brazilian player ever to hold the role at the club — a promotion that comes after he was named La Liga's Player of the Season the previous year.
Barcelona's captaincy carries significant symbolic weight given the club's history, so a first for any nationality is notable on its own; pairing it with a player coming off an individual Player of the Season honor makes the timing feel like a natural recognition rather than a surprise pick.
Why it matters. A historic first for the club's captaincy.
Source: Wikipedia
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