Raphinha has inked a new four-year agreement with Barcelona, following an impressive start to the 2026-27 season.
The Brazilian forward has been in sensational form and will now remain at Camp Nou until June 2030.
Since joining Barcelona in July 2022, Raphinha has appeared in 190 matches across all competitions, securing three LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, and three Supercopa de España trophies.
He has scored a total of 94 goals and provided 55 assists, making him the highest contributor for the club since his arrival, with 149 goal involvements and 347 chances created.
Only Robert Lewandowski (120) has scored more goals than Raphinha during this period, and he has only been surpassed in assists by Lamine Yamal (56).
This season, Raphinha has netted 15 goals in just 10 LaLiga matches, becoming only the second player in the 21st century to achieve such a tally in their first 10 appearances, following Cristiano Ronaldo’s 18 in the 2014-15 season with Real Madrid.
A true statement of intent. Our beloved captain will continue to lead the project until 2030. pic.twitter.com/qTlvqvUuvg
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 5, 2026
Additionally, he scored two goals against Aston Villa in the Champions League, contributing to a 3-0 victory and propelling the team to fifth place in the standings.
Since making his Champions League debut in September 2022, Raphinha has been involved in 37 goals (23 goals and 14 assists), ranking behind only Harry Kane (51), Kylian Mbappe (45), Vinicius Junior (41), and Erling Haaland (39) for goal involvements in the competition.
With 19 goals across all competitions this season, Raphinha leads his team, including 16 from ‘big’ chances as defined by Opta.
He averages a goal every 48.6 minutes, boasting a shot conversion rate of 45.2%, the highest among all Barcelona players.
Fan Take: Raphinha’s contract extension is a significant boost for Barcelona, signaling their commitment to maintaining a competitive squad. For soccer fans, this development not only promises thrilling performances from one of the league’s most dynamic players but also adds excitement for the future of the club as they strive for more trophies.
Source: www.soccernews.com
