‘Raphinha is a phenomenon’ - Marquinhos backs Barca star for Ballon d’Or
The Brazilian is enjoying a stunning season
Brazil star Marquinhos is backing Raphinha to win the Ballon d’Or and isn’t surprised to see the Barcelona star shining this season.
Raphinha has emerged as a leading contender for the prestigious prize amid a stunning season with the Catalans.
He’s also been thriving with the national team and bagged a goal and an assist last time out, as well as saving Vinicius Jr from talking himself into trouble.
Marquinhos said the Brazil were already well aware of his potential.
“Raphinha is a phenomenon. Now everyone sees his potential and everything he can do, something that we already saw internally in the national team,” he told reporters.
“We already saw how important he is, his effort, his mentality and his leadership,
“He is very intelligent and always offers the right words. He conveyed that when he fouled Vini and showed himself to be a leader and a possible captain. He did that because he thought of the group first.
“These are things that weren’t seen on the outside, but people were already seeing them on the inside.
“If he continues at the same level from now until the end of the season, he has a good chance of being among the top contenders to win the Ballon d’Or.”
Raphinha and Brazil are in action on Tuesday in another huge World Cup qualifier as the Selecao take on world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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