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Raphinha's blistering start to the 2026–27 season has taken his standing at Barcelona to extraordinary levels, with the red-hot forward not only ranking among the world's finest players right now, but also entering the conversation as one of the greatest Brazilians in the club's storied history.
The 29-year-old has launched into the new campaign with remarkable intensity, netting 14 times across his opening eight appearances in all competitions, making his omission from the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist appear to be little more than an oversight.
The ex-Leeds United man's goal haul has propelled him into the top 25 all-time scorers at Barcelona, and based on his current form, he could realistically challenge for a top-10 spot before the season is out.
Notably, Raphinha now sits as the fifth-highest scoring Brazilian in the club's history, trailing fourth-placed Ronaldinho — a true footballing legend — by just five goals.
With contract extension talks underway to keep him at the club until 2030, it remains to be seen just how many of Barcelona's record books Hansi Flick's captain will ultimately rewrite.
Here are the top 10 highest-scoring Brazilians in Barcelona history.
10. Dani Alves
Matches: 408
Goals: 22
Goals Per Game: 0.05
A cornerstone of the Pep Guardiola era and beyond, Alves was for a time regarded as the most decorated player in football history, finishing his career with an astonishing 43 titles.
A right back with an insatiable appetite for attacking play, he was as frequently found in the opposition penalty area as any winger on the pitch.
9. Philippe Coutinho
Matches: 106
Goals: 25
Goals Per Game: 0.23
A symbol of a difficult chapter in the club's history, it's difficult to argue that Coutinho's stint at Barcelona amounted to anything other than disappointment. That said, his scoring record was at least passable.
The attacking midfielder once valued at up to $189 million managed a one-in-four goal ratio throughout his ill-fated tenure.
8. Giovanni
Matches: 107
Goals: 35
Goals Per Game: 0.33
Brought in under Bobby Robson in 1996, Giovanni won over supporters with his knack for scoring in El Clásico fixtures.
His stay lasted only three seasons, however, and he was shipped off to Olympiacos after controversially likening Robson's successor Louis van Gaal to "the Hitler of the Brazilian players."
7. Romário
Matches: 65
Goals: 39
Goals Per Game: 0.6
One of the most lethal finishers the game has ever seen — and the first to admit it — Romário claimed the Pichichi Trophy in the 1993–94 season with 30 goals, including a memorable hat-trick against Real Madrid, as the focal point of Johan Cruyff's legendary 'Dream Team.'
He departed after just a season and a half following a falling out with Cruyff, though no dictator comparisons were made — at least not on the record.
6. Ronaldo
Matches: 49
Goals: 47
Goals Per Game: 0.95
Widely regarded as the greatest No. 9 the sport has ever witnessed, O Fenômeno's solitary season at Barcelona is still sufficient to place him among the club's most lethal Brazilian marksmen.
Following in Romário's footsteps, Ronaldo arrived with the clear ambition of surpassing his compatriot — and, remarkably, he did exactly that.
5. Raphinha
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Matches: 185
Goals: 89
Goals Per Game: 0.48
Now in his fifth campaign at the club, Raphinha has cemented his place as one of Barcelona's most indispensable assets.
A consistent goal threat since 2024, his scoring rate has gone from impressive to extraordinary since being deployed as a centre-forward at the outset of 2026–27.
4. Ronaldinho
Matches: 207
Goals: 94
Goals Per Game: 0.45
The man firmly in Raphinha's sights is the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho.
Remarkably, Raphinha once attended Ronaldinho's birthday celebration as a seven-year-old, thanks to a mutual family connection.
3. Neymar
Matches: 186
Goals: 105
Goals Per Game: 0.56
One third of the fearsome MSN attacking trio that terrorised defences throughout Europe, Neymar's time at Barça may have ended on a sour note, but the highs were truly spectacular.
His finest hour came in the 2014–15 season when he struck 39 times in 51 outings and played a pivotal role in securing the treble — including a goal in the Champions League final. His career trajectory never quite recovered after his departure in 2017.
2. Evaristo Macedo
55 years ago today Evaristo scored to knock Real Madrid out of the European Cup pic.twitter.com/9QwnMBizwM
Matches: 151
Goals: 105
Goals Per Game: 0.69
A two-time La Liga champion and winner of the charmingly titled Small Club World Cup, among other accolades, Evaristo was among the club's earliest foreign stars, captivating supporters throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
His precise final goal tally remains a matter of debate, but he holds the best goals-per-game ratio of any Brazilian to have made more than 50 appearances for the club.
1. Rivaldo
Matches: 235
Goals: 130
Goals Per Game: 0.55
Acquired for a then-staggering four billion pesetas (roughly $26 million) from Deportivo de A Coruña, the iconic attacking midfielder went on to claim two La Liga titles and the 1999 Ballon d'Or across a five-season stint in Catalonia that bridged two millennia.
His most unforgettable moment arrived via a hat-trick — completed with a self-created overhead kick — in the final match of the 2000–01 season to clinch Champions League qualification.