The Raphinha Best La Liga Player Globe Soccer Awards 2025 honor was officially announced on Sunday, December 28, during the star-studded gala held at the Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. The Brazilian winger’s recognition as the standout performer in Spanish football follows a monumental 2024/25 campaign where he led FC Barcelona to a domestic treble—claiming the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup under manager Hansi Flick.
Statistically, the Raphinha Best La Liga Player Globe Soccer Awards 2025 win is backed by elite numbers. The 29-year-old recorded 18 goals and 12 assists in 36 league appearances, serving as the tactical heartbeat of Flick’s high-pressing system. By winning this award, Raphinha beat out heavy competition from teammate Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, and Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.
During his acceptance speech, which he delivered via video message as he was unable to attend in person, Raphinha took a subtle swipe at other major individual honors. “I would like to thank everyone at La Liga for watching my matches last season,” he noted with a smile—an apparent nod to his perceived snub in the 2025 Ballon d’Or and FIFPRO World XI rankings. The Raphinha Best La Liga Player Globe Soccer Awards 2025 victory marks the first time a Brazilian has won the La Liga-specific category at the Dubai gala, succeeding 2024 winner Jude Bellingham.
The ceremony was a dominant night for the Blaugrana beyond the Raphinha Best La Liga Player Globe Soccer Awards 2025 trophy. Hansi Flick was named Best La Liga Coach, while Lamine Yamal took home both the Best U23 La Liga Player award and the prestigious Diego Maradona Award for the world’s best forward. While PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé claimed the overall Men’s Player of the Year award, the night belonged to the Spanish league’s elite, confirming that the power shift in European football has firmly returned to Catalonia.
