Raphinha's Goal Frenzy: Tops Europe's Scoring Charts!

FC Barcelona has kicked off the 2026/27 season with an impressive six wins in six matches across all competitions. At the forefront of this success is captain Raphinha, who has been deployed as a center-forward by manager Hansi Flick. The 29-year-old Brazilian international has been in exceptional form, scoring in each of Barcelona's initial five league games this term.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Raphinha currently tops the charts for direct goal contributions in Europe's top five leagues for the 2026/27 season. After five league fixtures, he has accumulated six goals and three assists, directly impacting nine of Barcelona's 21 league goals. This puts him ahead of prominent strikers like Erling Haaland and Donyell Malen.

Raphinha narrowly missed a special Barcelona record by failing to score against Levante on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Although he did not score, he significantly contributed to the team's 4-2 victory by providing two assists, helping open the scoring in the fifth minute and setting up another goal shortly after. His overall performance included creating three chances and completing three dribbles, highlighting his multifaceted impact beyond just goal-scoring.