Jakarta – Brazilian football superstar Neymar has publicly endorsed Barcelona’s raphinha as the world’s top player, a declaration that arrives amidst ongoing debate surrounding individual accolades in the 2025 season. Despite a prolific run with Barcelona – including 63 goals and 55 assists in 160 appearances – raphinha was recently overlooked for both the Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s Best Men’s Team honors. Neymar’s strong support is expected to resonate with fans and within the football community as Raphinha continues to build his legacy.
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Neymar has heaped high praise on Raphinha, declaring the Barcelona winger to be the best player in the world right now.
When asked to name his pick for the world’s top player, Neymar didn’t hesitate: Raphinha!
“Raphinha is showing the world how a Brazilian player performs on the pitch,” he explained.
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“For me, he is currently the best player in the world playing for the best team in the world. He plays with his soul, plus a magical touch and fights like a knight,” Neymar stated emphatically.
Raphinha has been a key figure for Barcelona since joining the club in 2022, having amassed 63 goals and 55 assists in 160 appearances, and securing five trophies with the Catalan giants.
Despite his stellar form, Raphinha finished fifth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting and was notably absent from the FIFA Best Men’s Team for 2025.
The praise from Neymar is expected to be a significant boost for Raphinha, who has long idolized the Brazilian superstar.
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