Raphinha has been one of the standout players in world football during the 2024-25 season – and the Barcelona forward is on track to surpass compatriot Vinicius Jr’s total from last season.
In La Liga, Raphinha has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 23 appearances.
If he continues to perform at this level for the rest of the season, he will be a strong candidate for La Liga Player of the Year, potentially surpassing top stars such as Vinicius, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal.
The 28-year-old has 24 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, including the Copa Del Rey and Champions League.
To put this in context, Salah now has as many combined goals and assists as Vinicius Junior had in a season when many thought he deserved the Ballon d'Or award.
There are still 15 La Liga games left to play, along with the Copa del Rey and Champions League knockout stages still to be held.
It's hard to imagine Raphinha finishing the 2024-25 season without surpassing the number of goals and assists that Vinicius achieved during the previous campaign.
It's worth noting that Vinicius also achieved significant success last season, winning the La Liga title and the Champions League, and scoring several crucial goals in both competitions, including the match against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final which resulted in a Real Madrid victory.
Raphinha and Barcelona have yet to secure any titles so far this season, despite showing promise in their performances. However, the Ballon d'Or award traditionally favors players who make a significant impact towards the end of the season with outstanding performances. Let's wait and observe what unfolds.
Here's a comparison of Raphinha's stats in 2024-25 to Vinicius' stats from his previous season.
Raphinha (2024-25)
35
Goals: 24
15
Penalties scored: 1
118.6
123.8
73.0
Vinicius Junior (2023-24)
Games:
40
36
4
Goals: 25
Assists:
12
Penalties scored: 4
127
151.1
85.7