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Raphinha named La Liga Player of the Month

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC · How we work

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Raphinha was named La Liga Player of the Month for August.
He scored six goals and added one assist in the first four league matches.
His brace against Feyenoord secured a spot on UEFA’s Team of the Week.
Raphinha became the second player after Lionel Messi to net six goals in a season’s opening four games.
Despite his form, he was omitted from the 30-player Ballon d’Or shortlist.

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Raphinha was named La Liga Player of the Month for August.
He scored six goals and added one assist in the first four league matches.
His brace against Feyenoord secured a spot on UEFA’s Team of the Week.
Raphinha became the second player after Lionel Messi to net six goals in a season’s opening four games.
Despite his form, he was omitted from the 30-player Ballon d’Or shortlist.