Vinícius Jr. has publicly praised Brazilian teammate and Barcelona rival Raphinha, labeling the in-form winger as one of the top three players in world football following a sensational run of domestic performances.
Real Madrid talisman Vinícius Jr. has offered high praise for Barcelona’s Raphinha while the pair represented the Brazilian national team this week.
Raphinha has been in exceptional form for the Blaugrana, tallying seven goal contributions in his last three appearances.
Acknowledging his rival’s impact, Vinícius assured reporters, “Raphinha has been among the best 2/3 players in the world recently, if not the best. He’s doing excellent.”
The endorsement comes at a time when Raphinha is widely considered one of the most productive wingers in European football.
Despite their fierce club rivalry in La Liga, Vinícius highlighted the winger’s consistency and elite level of play during their recent international link-up.
His comments underscore the mutual respect between the stars, with Vinícius noting his compatriot’s recent rise: “He’s doing excellent.”