“He is the leader” – former Barcelona star Gazka Mendiet chooses his candidate to win 2025 Ballon d’Or or

Former Barcelona The midfielder Gizka Mendiet supported Raphinhu to win the Ballon d’O or this year. He praised his abilities and contributions this season, and also welcomed him as a leader.

Raphinha has been huge for Barca under Hansi Flick this season since he crossed the left side of the attack. He scored 27 goals and secured 20 assists in 42 games at competitions. He has already helped them win Supercopa de España, and they are still competing for high points.

So many believe Rafinha is a good candidate for winning the Balloon d’O or this year. Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendiet also supported the Brazilian to win the wished award, saying (by the way Barca Universal):

“For me, the candidate for Ballon d’O or for his numbers, his performance and for the leading captain. We saw in the match against Atletico to fight for the last ball to score another goal. He is a leader that a team like Barçe needs.”

Raphinha recently participated in a quarrel with Argentine players during their qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on March 25th. Sharing her thoughts about the incident, Mendieta said:

“When you make certain statements, you risk and you can quickly go with your ears down. I don’t think he did it to challenge it, but he was taken by emotion and what it coincides means to Brazil and Argentina.”

Barcelona’s winged player failed to influence Brazil against Argentina How they lost 4-1. However, winning high tons with Barcelona will surely set it up to conquer 2025 Ballon d’Or.

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Ballon d’Or 2025. Raphinha candidate explains that Hansi Flick convinced him to stay in Barcelona last summer

While the wing player hit the excellent form this season, Raphinha was close to leaving Barcelona last summer. There were more reports claiming he was supposed to leave, especially with the appearance of Lamina Yamal in a preferred right position. However, the appointment of Hansi Flick for the main coach played a big role in the Brazilian stay at the club.

Rafinha Recently divided::

“The time after Copa America was very problematic. Every day there was news that I was going one way or the other, and I also thought about leaving Barcelona because there were some things I didn’t feel good in person.”

“Hansi (Flick, Coach) called me and told me to appear in training before making any decisions. He wanted to talk to me and told me to count on me. It was an important point in my decision to stay with my wife and said,” If he is a fair guy and see us players for our training equipment. “

In the summer of 2022, Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United, with a fee of 58 million euros. He recorded 47 goals and 45 assists in 129 games for them, winning more trophies.