Raphinha has emerged as one of Europe’s standout performers this season, and a goal against Levante this weekend would place him among Barcelona’s most elite finishers. The Brazilian has already netted eight times across all competitions, including six in his first four LaLiga outings, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Three-decade pursuit of a scoring milestone
Should Raphinha find the net against Levante, he would become only the third player in Barcelona history to score in each of the opening five LaLiga matchdays of a season. His current tally includes a pair against Elche, one against Athletic Club, one against Rayo Vallecano, and one against Valencia, alongside a brace in the club’s 5-1 Champions League demolition of Feyenoord.
The exclusive company he would join consists of Cesar Rodriguez, who struck nine goals across that span in 1950-51, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who managed six during 2009-10. No player across any La Liga club has matched Ibrahimovic’s streak since the Swede achieved it fifteen years ago.
Raphinha’s Barcelona trajectory after Ballon d’Or snub
The winger’s prolific campaign has deepened his imprint on Barcelona’s record books. His 83-goal tally for the club ranks fourth among Brazilian scorers in the institution’s heritage, behind only Rivaldo, Evaristo, Neymar, and Ronaldinho. Given his frequent deployment in a false-nine role and current scoring rate, a path to the top of that list appears realistic.
Notably, this resurgence follows his omission from the Ballon d’Or shortlist—a decision that has appeared to fuel rather than diminish his output on the pitch. His intensity has not escaped the notice of Barcelona’s hierarchy, with sporting director Deco confirming this week that contract renewal discussions are already underway, with his current deal running through 2028.
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What Raphinha’s scoring streak reveals about Barcelona’s depth
The Brazilian’s eight-goal haul underscores Barcelona’s attacking resource under manager Hansi Flick. While Levante represents a fixture where Flick is expected to rotate his squad, Raphinha’s involvement—and his pursuit of the historical milestone—signals the club’s confidence in maintaining offensive pressure regardless of lineup changes. His performance validates Barcelona’s investment and suggests the club possesses multiple attacking outlets capable of delivering consistent goals across a demanding campaign.
