Raphinha was named as one of four Barcelona captains at the start of the season but has ended up taking over the armband after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s long-term injury.
The Brazilian is now thriving under Hansi Flick and leading by example. He has six goals and five assists already this season.
Raphinha is now on international duty with Brazil but has been asked why he thinks his team-mates voted for him to be one of the captains this season.
“I think that leadership, in fact, is not apparent to those who are on the outside and do not follow it internally.