Don’t think anyone ever expected Raphinha to have a Ballon d’Or push.

Even myself who always defended him & always thought he was a great player never expected it. Exceeded my expectations of him as a player.

But I’m very happy it’s him. From being mocked on a daily basis by his own fanbase to almost quitting football, Raphinha has been a great example of resilience & hard work.

THE BEST IN THE WORLD! 🇧🇷🌟