Barcelona forward Raphinha has shared his optimism about the future, saying he still believes he can one day lift the Ballon d’Or, despite missing out on the prestigious award this year.
The Brazilian winger, who finished fifth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, has previously admitted that the result left him somewhat disappointed, especially given the season he had.
Still, Raphinha’s attitude remains upbeat and determined, as he continues to chase greater individual and collective success.
The 2024–25 campaign was, without doubt, the best of Raphinha’s career so far.
Playing a central role in Barcelona’s domestic treble and helping the team reach the Champions League semi-finals, he amassed an extraordinary 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 appearances across all competitions.
As such, many were surprised to see the Barcelona star finish outside the top three in the Ballon d’Or voting.
Even Neymar, one of Brazil’s greatest modern players, expressed that Raphinha deserved a higher place in the rankings, citing his influence at both club and international level.
Raphinha still hopes to win the Ballon d’Or.
Now, in an interview with GQ, Raphinha reflected on his Ballon d’Or journey and the lessons he has drawn from it.
He said, “I think I will have the chance to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.”
The Brazilian went on to add, “Football is full of cycles. I believe I still have many years ahead to reach new goals.”
Rather than feeling frustrated, Raphinha is using the experience as a source of energy and motivation.
“I see 5th place as motivation, not pressure. I know my potential.”
Finally, he showed his humility and gratitude, saying, “The Ballon d’Or is an individual award, but football is a team sport.
“When I look at everything I achieved with Barça and Brazil, I realise how much I have to be thankful for instead of disappointed… truly grateful.
“That motivates me to keep going,” he concluded.
Litelntz
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yeah like every other top players
sujalpkl4
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Raphaaaaaa
Nabdeimt
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Who Is More Stup*d Than You Are? 🤧🤮
Your fada
Newbdlmstz
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forget the award focus on winning the game. award will follow you.
OPReuben
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as long as you are playing with yamal that will never happen... look at what happened last season, u deserved it more than anything player in your team but your people had other plans.
Bayla30
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lol not anytime soon
Fuwabdeimy
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welcome
wowadrsyz
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this guy is the heartbeat of Barcelona it's his hardwork and intensity that leads the team to press without Barcelona have struggled for energy yamal cant press,Lewandowski or rashfold but this does it with heart leading others to do it
Fuwabdeimy
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namiji
iso qabo I think I will be there in the morning please please let me know if you need
GaddafiJamal
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Very stupid boy.
Who Is More Stup*d Than You Are? 🤧🤮
GaddafiJamal
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You people should learn how to think before sending rubbish, Barcelona pushing Lamin will not Affect or change anything’
I Don’t Even Know What Is Wrong With People 🤦♂️🤣
Tysonking
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You people should learn how to think before sending rubbish, Barcelona pushing Lamin will not Affect or change anything’
QueriisFiasi
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Barca could have done better to improve the chances of all those who performed will last season. The focus was too much on Yamal and this might have dented the confidence of other players like Raphinha, Pedri, Lewandowski, even Cubarsi who had an exceptional season as an 18 year old. It would be better for all at the club to stay neutral and push everyone's chance in future, rather than just promoting an individual performer at the club. Just saying.
viociopru
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Definitely
kecartyz
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I think I will have a chance to win the U.S election in futures. 😂
you even American are you...lol
azmotsamar
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just vinicius will never win it over mbappe right? lol idiot
I know he will never win because he is busy fkingg urrr m0mmmmmmm. you are ashame to accept yourself as blckk 🤣🤣, calling yourself Brazilian and here you are commenting against Brazil players over Spanish blkk g@@@yyy. don't forget your root even though you are UGGly blkk. accept yourself
Nenadiopty
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when there's no Mbappe, Haaland and Kane that you can win it
RapagGHUpcoming
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That's it let's move on, dembele really deserved this one so we were pushing yamal who ...
Jamesdeyborni
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Sure you can win it bro
Bemaenrstz
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namiji
LegendaryItachi
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All u needed to do was to perform in the second half of the season like u did in the first then the ballon d’or could’ve been yours
Edooo87
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Comeback soon bro
Wiyikmtz
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Barca’s best player for me last season
oluwagoddy
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yess
AnotherKenyan
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Barca back-stabbed this mf and choose Yamal over him poor mahn💔
ChrisShepherd
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The truth is u were better than Yamal by far
Akaaliann
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Never Again😂😂😂
Zabdklmopr
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kk
Zabdklmopr
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kkkkk
Emmysomto
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You had the chance but the club gave it to your colleague Yamal. I bet this the far you can go
minbilprs
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I think I will have a chance to win the U.S election in futures. 😂
Nabdeimt
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Very stupid boy.
ImoukhuedeGeorge
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I hope so if he is injury free and keeps his form and at the same time performs better
wisely50
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Doglonas won't let you win it. As long as Yamal is there. They will put him and rate him instead of you🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I guess you leaned nothing about it this season 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
just like you rate mbappe more than vinicius right?
wisely50
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you have the chance but you will never win ballon dor at Barcelona just like neymar, iniesta because Barcelona pr never let you win ballon dor over yamal.
just vinicius will never win it over mbappe right? lol idiot
Jidaeiknpu
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I agree with you
nuzcdlntuz
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you don't know Haland 9
Voeenoprsz
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No if you stay with barce
DeprtsecoChelsea
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Doglonas won't let you win it. As long as Yamal is there. They will put him and rate him instead of you🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I guess you leaned nothing about it this season 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
cupeinot
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Better come to Chelsea to win Ballon dor
Zopilorstz
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u fade out man
TheBeloved
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WHY NOT?
Wekakouy
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you have the chance but you will never win ballon dor at Barcelona just like neymar, iniesta because Barcelona pr never let you win ballon dor over yamal.
Nah Barcelona Dey share ballon dor ? Mumu
Wekakouy
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you have the chance but you will never win ballon dor at Barcelona just like neymar, iniesta because Barcelona pr never let you win ballon dor over yamal.
Nah mugu you be with this low sense
KeamPen
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Yes definitely…Comeback stronger than ever 🔥💪🏻
azmotsamar
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you have the chance but you will never win ballon dor at Barcelona just like neymar, iniesta because Barcelona pr never let you win ballon dor over yamal.