Raphinha has emerged as a genuine contender to win the Ballon d’Or this year after a simply brilliant season for Barcelona.
The forward, who was linked with a summer exit, has become absolutely vital for Barcelona and has been posting incredible numbers in front of goal.
Raphinha 25 goals and 13 assists for club and country so far this season and has been asked what he thinks about being the favourite to win the prestigious Golden Ball.
Here’s what he had to say:
“I try not to focus on that. I try to do what I did when I started the season with focus and goals.