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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Official: Barcelona star wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Official: Barcelona star wins La Liga Player of the Season award A headline member of the attacking ranks at Barcelona has on Friday secured for himself an altogether prestigious individual prize. This comes amid confirmation that Raphinha has been named La Liga Player of the Season for 2024/25. Advertisement Wide-man Raphinha is for his part of course fresh off bringing to a close a spectacular campaign. Looking rejuvenated in the all-action setup of new boss Hansi Flick, the Brazilian racked up a remarkable 59 direct goal contributions in 57 appearances across all competitions. Of this output, 18 goals and 11 assists were forthcoming in league play, making Raphinha the only player to have notched double digits in both categories in Spain's top-flight. And as alluded above, on Friday, such endeavours on the part of the former Leeds United man have been aptly recognised. As per a release across the organisation's official website and social media platforms, Raphinha has been crowned La Liga Player of the Season for 2024/25: Conor Laird – GSFN
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Barcelona's Raphinha named LaLiga Player of the Season
Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player. Raphinha contributed 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 club games across all competitions, with Barca winning the league title, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. The 28-year-old signed for Barcelona in 2022 from Leeds United and recently signed a contract extension keeping him at the Spanish club until 2028. Raphinha scored a late goal to put Barcelona ahead in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, only for the Italians to level in stoppage time and net an extra-time winner. That was Raphinha's 13th goal in 14 games of this season's competition. Yamal, still only 17, confirmed his status as one of the world's top talents after last season's breakthrough campaign, with the winger netting nine league goals along with five in the Champions League.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Barcelona's Raphinha named LaLiga player of the season
FC Barcelona's Raphinha has been named the player of the season. Raphinha played an important part in Barcelona's revival in the 2024-25 season, where they won the domestic treble by outclassing Real Madrid throughout the season award is the third one for Barcelona this season in the LaLiga itself. Apart from him Hansi Flick and Lamine Yamal have been named the best coach of the year and the best U23 player of the year respectively this has taken his game to a new level this season, and the numbers speak for themselves. After scoring seven goals in his debut LaLiga campaign with Barcelona in 2022/23 and six the following season, the Brazilian winger has exploded with 18 goals in 36 appearances this term—tripling last season's tally and underlining his growing importance in Barca's attack. While known for his goalscoring ability as a wide forward, Raphinha has also been a major creative force. Alongside his 18 goals, he has provided 11 assists, the second-highest in LaLiga this season, trailing only teammate Lamine Yamal, who recorded built a superb partnership with the Barcelona strikers this season. Raphinha was deployed as a No.10, wide attacker on the left side, second striker by the manager this season. His favoured place was the No.10, but he was not able to operate in that area due to the availability of Dani Olmo in several gamesHis standout performances and impressive stats highlight just how crucial he has been for Barcelona, making him a deserving recipient of the LaLiga Player of the Season award. The number 11 has truly been one of the league's brightest stars this year.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Barcelona's Raphinha named La Liga Player of the Season, Yamal named best U-23 player
Barcelona winger Raphinha was named La Liga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player. Raphinha contributed 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 club games across all competitions, with Barca winning the league title, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. The 28-year-old signed for Barcelona in 2022 from Leeds United and recently signed a contract extension keeping him at the Spanish club until 2028. ALSO READ: Beckham to be awarded knighthood by King Charles- reports Raphinha scored a late goal to put Barcelona ahead in the Champions League semifinal second leg against Inter Milan, only for the Italians to level in stoppage time and net an extra-time winner. That was Raphinha's 13th goal in 14 games of this season's competition. Yamal, still only 17, confirmed his status as one of the world's top talents after last season's breakthrough campaign, with the winger netting nine league goals along with five in the Champions League.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Barcelona's Raphinha named LaLiga Player of the Season
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - May 11, 2025 FC Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring their fourth goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo (Reuters) -Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player. Raphinha contributed 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 club games across all competitions, with Barca winning the league title, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. The 28-year-old signed for Barcelona in 2022 from Leeds United and recently signed a contract extension keeping him at the Spanish club until 2028. Raphinha scored a late goal to put Barcelona ahead in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, only for the Italians to level in stoppage time and net an extra-time winner. That was Raphinha's 13th goal in 14 games of this season's competition. Yamal, still only 17, confirmed his status as one of the world's top talents after last season's breakthrough campaign, with the winger netting nine league goals along with five in the Champions League. (Reporting by Trevor StynesEditing by Christian Radnedge)
