Raphinha: Biography, Age, Net Worth, Position, Salary, Stats, Goals, Honours, Parents, Girlfriend

His full name is Raphael Dias Belloli, and he is a Brazilian footballer born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team. 

Raphinha began his professional career with Avai in Brazil before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs including Vitoria de Guimaraes, Sporting CP, Rennes, and Leeds United. 

In 2022, he joined Barcelona, where he has since risen to become one of the best wingers in the world. Known for his dribbling, pace, and finishing, he has become a key player for both his club and country.

In the 2024-25 season, Raphinha equalled Lionel Messi's record by achieving 19 goal involvements in the Champions League for Barcelona.

Born on December 14, 1996, Raphinha is 28 years old (as of April 2025).

Raphinha is 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m) tall.

Raphinha's idol is Ronaldinho, the famous Brazilian footballer who also played for Barcelona. He said he grew up watching Ronaldinho play and loved his style, skills, and smile on the pitch. Raphinha has said that Ronaldinho inspired him to play football and enjoy the game. He hopes to follow his idol’s path and bring joy to fans.

“I began to follow Barcelona when Ronaldinho came, and everything he did had a big influence. It would be fantastic if I can be half as good as Ronaldinho,” he said.

Raphinha began his professional journey in Brazil, with Avai's under-20 team.

In 2016, he moved to Europe to join Vitoria de Guimaraes in Portugal. He played for the B team, but due to his quality, he was moved to the main team that season. There, he played 85 games and scored 22 goals, earning the Breakthrough Player of the Year award in 2017.​

In 2018, Raphinha signed with Sporting CP, another Portuguese club. During his time there, he contributed to the team's victories in the Taca de Portugal and Taca da Liga in the 2018-19 season. He played 41 matches and scored nine goals for Sporting CP.​

The following year, in 2019, he transferred to Rennes in France. At Rennes, he made 36 appearances and netted nine goals. His performances helped the team secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history.​

In October 2020, Raphinha joined Leeds United in the English Premier League. Over two seasons, he played 67 games and scored 17 goals. His skills, tenacity and dedication made him a standout player for Leeds.​

In July 2022, Raphinha fulfilled a dream by signing with FC Barcelona in Spain. As of April 2025, he has made 132 appearances and scored 48 goals for the club. Notably, in the 2024–25 season, he scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 victory against Bayern Munich, joining an elite group of players to achieve this feat against the German team. ​

He equalled Lionel Messi's club record for goal involvements in a single Champions League in the same campaign. 

He made his debut for the Brazil national team on October 7, 2021, in a World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela. After coming on as a substitute in the second half, he provided two assists, helping Brazil secure a 3-1 victory.​

Following his impressive debut, Raphinha became a regular member of the national squad. He scored his first international goals on October 14, 2021, netting twice in a 4-1 win over Uruguay during the World Cup qualifiers. His performances contributed to Brazil's successful qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.​

In the 2022 World Cup, Raphinha featured prominently, starting in multiple matches. Although he did not score, his pace and creativity added depth to Brazil's attacking options. Brazil reached the quarterfinals but were eliminated after a penalty shootout against Croatia.​

During the 2024 Copa America, Raphinha played a significant role. He scored a remarkable free-kick goal against Colombia, breaking a 25-year period since Brazil last scored from a direct free-kick in the tournament, the highlight of what was a good competition for him.

As of April 2025, Raphinha has earned 33 caps for Brazil, scoring 11 goals. He has solidified his position as a key player for the national team, and he is expected to be an integral part of Brazil's squad for future international competitions.​

Raphinha has made 361 appearances in his senior career (as of April 9, 2025). 

He played 79 times for Guimaraes, 41 times for Sporting, 36 times for Rennes, 67 for Leeds, and 132 for Barcelona. 

Ironically, Barcelona is the only club he has played for three full seasons, and this reflects in his numbers, having scored 48 times for the Spanish side, more than anywhere else in his career.

In 23 UCL appearances, he has scored 15 times, turning up clutch for Barca several times in the competition.

Sporting CP

Taca de Portugal: 2018–19

Taca da Liga: 2018–19

Barcelona

La Liga: 2022–23

Supercopa de Espana: 2023, 2025

Individual

Vitoria de Guimaraes Breakthrough Player of the Year: 2017

Copa America Team of the Tournament: 2024

La Liga Player of the Month: August 2024

IFFHS Men's CONMEBOL Team: 2024

Supercopa de Espana Player of the Tournament: 2025

According to Capology, Raphinha earns £202,717 per week (£10.5 m annually). 

Raphinha is Barcelona’s fifth-highest earner and has three years left on his deal with the club.

​As of 2025, his net worth is estimated to be between £24 million and £35 million. He earns an annual salary of approximately £10.5 million at Barcelona, with his contract extending until June 2027. His wealth primarily comes from his football career and endorsements.

He has deals with Nike, Spotify and UNHCR and apparently has a stake in the last one.

In 2024, the forward gifted Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal a £10,000 gold-plated iPhone.

Raphinha grew up in a modest home, raised by a housewife mother and his father, Rafael Belloli, who was a drummer in a band called Samba Tri. His family faced financial difficulties during his early years, but life slowly began to change when his football talent started gaining attention.

Raphinha’s father was a big fan of Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho. Over time, their bond with the icon grew stronger, especially after Ronaldinho began inviting Rafael’s band to perform at his home. This connection brought the family even closer to one of football’s greatest stars.

In 2013, he met Natalia Rodrigues Belloli, a fashion influencer. They stayed close friends for many years before turning their bond into love. The couple got married in a quiet, intimate ceremony in 2022. Their joy grew even more when they welcomed their son, Gael, in May 2023.