Raphinha receives appointment as captain for Barcelona for 2026-27 season
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Barcelona has named Raphinha as the club's captain for the 2026-27 season. This decision marks the first time a Brazilian player has held the leadership position for the Spanish champions. The announcement settles the team's captaincy structure heading into the current campaign. Raphinha steps into the primary leadership role as the club defends its title in LaLiga. The move follows a selection process determining the group of leaders who will represent the squad on the pitch.
- •Raphinha serves as captain for the 2026-27 season.
- •He is the first Brazilian player to lead Barcelona.
- •The appointment was confirmed on September 5, 2026.
- 2:50 PMESPN Soccer — Raphinha appointed Barcelona captain
"Raphinha has been appointed as Barcelona's captain for the 2026-27 season, becoming the first Brazilian to be handed the role at the Spanish champions.
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