11 - Raphinha

[Messigician]

because he absolutely is at the moment.

Behave

Let him show up against Monaco first

 

[serghei]

As long as his role and the team tactics doesn't change much he'll produce. If someone comes and changes his role from more like a SS to a normal winger he'll suffer.

Don't think wingers that hug the line and go at 1 vs 1 often at pace are "normal wingers" and the rest are not that. Simply different profiles of players, it's not like someone like Dembele could do what Raphinha does. Not even in his dreams.

The downsides of Raphinha were always stylistical. In terms of efficiency, he showed pretty quickly that he can deliver the goods in his own way. People had in mind that he needs to be this specific kind of player style-wise to fit in here, but it was never a must. He has a great mix of qualities that many other players lack, even among the top ones. I couldn't care less that he doesn't do tricks and fancy dribbles often.

 

[SmilerBam]

If you're going to keep comparing mortals to immortals you'll always end up disappointed.

Players like Ronaldinho are unique. Don't grow on trees. Doesn't mean Raphinha with his current performances isn't World Class and elite because he absolutely is at the moment.

Nowadays it s a low bar. But come on. He s lower than Neymar at this moment...and Neymar didn't play in one year.

 

[SmilerBam]

He has a great attitude. But he is BRAZILIAN. Technique wise, he is just average. Comparing to what i saw, in Barca, from that COUNTRY.

 

[Don Juan Laporta Estruch]

He has a great attitude. But he is BRAZILIAN. Technique wise, he is just average. Comparing to what i saw, in Barca, from that COUNTRY.

When push comes to shove, if he stays here for the next 4-5 years playing at this level, he will probably end up having a better Barca career than Neymar, who is immeasurably more talented than him.

Attitude counts for a hell of a lot and in many cases is more important than technique and talent etc.

Raph is the Anti-Brazilian and to be honest, it's a breath of fresh air.

 

[Gazzznigga]

Nowadays it s a low bar. But come on. He s lower than Neymar at this moment...and Neymar didn't play in one year.

There is not even a bar anymore. Any one who can run the length of the football pitch is now "great" and "extra terrestrial"

 

[SmilerBam]

When push comes to shove, if he stays here for the next 4-5 years playing at this level, he will probably end up having a better Barca career than Neymar, who is immeasurably more talented than him.

Attitude counts for a hell of a lot and in many cases is more important than technique and talent etc.

Raph is the Anti-Brazilian and to be honest, it's a breath of fresh air.

Not for a brazilian tho. We expect flair and vision from these guys.

 

[SmilerBam]

There is not even a bar anymore. Any one who can run the length of the football pitch is now "great" and "extra terrestrial"

Yep. Football today is just "run, Forrest, run".

 

[iniestaGOAT]

Nowadays it s a low bar. But come on. He s lower than Neymar at this moment...and Neymar didn't play in one year.

Lower than Neymar?
What are you trying to say lil bro
Neymar and Ronaldinho are at the same level.

 

[Joan]

Immense, gotta love this guy.

 

[Barcaman]

Did not score but great game again nonetheless

 

[FCBfan22]

Best Brazilian player in the world at the moment.

 

[SmilerBam]

Lower than Neymar?
What are you trying to say lil bro
Neymar and Ronaldinho are at the same level.

He is lower quality than CURRENT Neymar. But then again, he is great in this current team, which is great.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

He is the glue for this team.

 

[Loki]

As expected and predicted in the summer, Rapha benefits the most out of Flick's fast pace football. Our game has now more similarities with the english football than under Xavi's slow ball and Rapha feels like a fish in the water if can run around the entire pitch with full speed. It doesn't even matter if he plays on the left side or behind the striker like yesterday because of Fati. The whole pitch is his position anyways. He finally looks like the player we hoped he'd be paying €60m.
Rapha will never be the technical genious Neymar was, but he doesn't need to be. He makes up for that with effort big enough for 3 players. Absolutely no need anymore to go for Nico next summer.