Raphinha named Barcelona captain for 2026-27

Raphinha has been handed the Barcelona captaincy for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN. The Brazilian winger becomes the first player from his country to wear the armband for the Spanish champions. He takes over a leadership role at a club where the captain has long carried real weight, both in the dressing room and in the stands. No further details on the appointment have been confirmed yet.