Brazilian star Raphinha lost in the voting for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, despite a fantastic season with FC Barcelona and an individual performance reminiscent of the best Brazilian talent seen in years. This result raises the question among fans: Who was the last Brazilian to claim the award?

Raphinha delivered the best season of his career, playing a key role in helping the Blaugranas win the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, and LaLiga, recording 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 matches.

Even though he didn’t take home the trophy, many considered Raphinha deserving of the award. The Brazilian had previously expressed that simply being among the nominees was already a victory.

“With everything I’ve experienced in my professional career, being at the gala is already a win for me. One of my b

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