Raphinha Unleashes Social Media Fury After Shocking FIFPRO World XI Snub

Barcelona's star winger Raphinha turned to social media to showcase his outstanding 2024–25 campaign mere hours after being excluded from the 2025 FIFPRO World XI.

The FIFPRO World XI represents an elite selection of the 11 finest players from the previous season, as chosen by professional footballers worldwide. Despite Raphinha's exceptional campaign last season, his fellow professionals didn't consider him deserving of this prestigious honor.

This omission appears particularly harsh considering the Brazilian amassed over 60 goals and assists combined for both club and national team during that period. Within a day of the announcement, Raphinha responded emphatically on social media, expressing his disappointment through 17 consecutive Instagram stories.

The Brazilian forward included laughing emojis in several of his posted stories. He showcased some of his most impressive accomplishments, featuring a montage of his 34 goals for Barcelona that helped drive the club to their inaugural domestic treble.

Raphinha's Exceptional 2024–25 Campaign

Following two inconsistent seasons at the start of his Barcelona tenure, many supporters were demanding an improvement on the left flank. Raphinha answered those critics with his most prolific campaign to date, accumulating 59 goal contributions while wearing the Blaugrana jersey.

His 29 goal contributions in La Liga secured him Player of the Season honors. Even more remarkable was his European performance, achieving the most statistically dominant Champions League campaign in the competition's history with 22 goal contributions.

Raphinha delivered when it mattered most. He contributed four goals and three assists against Real Madrid across Barcelona's four El Clásico triumphs. He also netted a hat-trick against Bayern Munich in European competition, and his crucial goal against Inter Milan in the semifinals almost propelled the Catalans to their first continental final in ten years.

Raphinha's excellence also translated to international duty with Brazil. His four goals and one assist for the national team during 2024–25 played a crucial role in Brazil qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In summary, Raphinha's 2024–25 season ranks among the most impressive statistical performances by any La Liga player since the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi golden age.

The Brazilian is presently recovering from a hamstring problem, but judging by his response to being overlooked for the 2025 FIFPRO Best XI, he appears motivated to return with something to demonstrate.

Raphinha's 2024–25 Statistical Breakdown