Raphinha Will Help Barcelona A Lot As Captain – Flick

Raphinha has officially made history by becoming the first Brazilian player to be named the permanent captain of Barcelona. Hansi Flick and the first-team squad have chosen the in-form attacker to wear the armband and lead the reigning Spanish champions throughout the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

According to Flick, Raphinha and Pedri were selected as captain and vice-captain, while a squad vote determined that Eric García, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Yamal would complete the leadership group.

The German manager emphasised the Brazilian’s vital influence within the dressing room as a key factor in handing him the armband on a permanent basis.

His words, “My coaching staff and I, we are here for two years now, so we have more of an overview about what happens in the team. For me, it was important that I have two captains. I decided two and the other players were named by the team.

So first is Raphinha, second is Pedri, third is Eric and then Frenkie and Lamine. For me, when I see the team, the players who have a lot of influence, this is for me Raphinha and also Pedri — also because they nearly always play.

It was a clear decision. As I said, I know the team much better than before. It’s a good group, a good leadership team.

He’s doing great. He’s the best option for us at the moment in this position. He starts the dynamic and the pressing because he has a lot of intensity and speed and helps us a lot.”