Raphinha Ranks Fifth in Season’s Top Player Standings

The Barcelona midfielder did not make it into the top three best players in the world.

Details: In the recent voting for the world’s best player from last season, 28-year-old Barcelona winger Raphinha ended up in 5th place.

Before the results came out, many bookmakers and media outlets had predicted a higher ranking for him. Some even considered him a potential surprise winner of the Ballon d’Or, making the outcome a letdown.

Last season, Raphinha appeared in 57 matches for Barcelona, netting 34 goals and providing 25 assists, establishing himself as one of the club’s standout players.

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