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Raphinha

Raphinha is the professional name of Raphael Dias Belloli, a Brazilian footballer born in 1996.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Raphinha is the professional name of Raphael Dias Belloli, a Brazilian footballer born on 14 December 1996 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He plays as a winger or forward for FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team. Known for his pace, dribbling, and work rate, he joined Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022.

Early life and background

Raphinha was born as Raphael Dias Belloli in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1996. He is known professionally by the mononym Raphinha.

Club career

Raphinha has played for clubs in Brazil and Europe, including Vitória de Guimarães, Sporting CP, Rennes, Leeds United, and Barcelona. He transferred to Barcelona in 2022.

International career

Raphinha has represented Brazil at senior international level. He is listed as a Brazil national team player in current player profiles.

Playing style

Sources describe him as a technically gifted winger with strong dribbling, pace, decision-making, and work rate. He is also used in forward roles.

Key facts

  • Raphinha is a Brazilian professional footballer who uses the single-name form Raphinha.
  • He was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on 14 December 1996.
  • He joined FC Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022.
  • He plays mainly as a winger and can also operate as a forward.
  • His style is commonly described as combining pace, dribbling, playmaking, and work rate.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Raphinha?
Raphinha is the professional name of Raphael Dias Belloli, a Brazilian footballer who plays for Barcelona and Brazil.
What position does Raphinha play?
He mainly plays as a winger or forward.
When was Raphinha born?
He was born on 14 December 1996.
Where was Raphinha born?
He was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Which club does Raphinha play for?
He plays for FC Barcelona.
Which national team does Raphinha represent?
He represents Brazil at senior international level.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphinha
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, position, club, national team, and general playing style.
  2. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/players/24156/raphael-dias-belloli
    Supports: Birth date and place, height, club membership, and player description.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/231050/raphinha
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, and club history.