"Despite recording 56 direct goal contributions (34 goals, 22 assists) for Barcelona in 57 appearances last season, the Brazilian winger finished fifth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting. Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele won the award, while Lamine Yamal, Vitinha and Mohamed Salah all ranked above Raphinha. After France Football and L'Equipe decide the 30-player shortlist, one journalist from each of the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings then votes for their top 10, with points being awarded based on their position."
"I don't owe anything to anyone. I know the season I had, and I know it was very unfair; in the end, it's something we can't control. I have no control over anything off the field. Ultimately, you have to be friendly with the people who vote. I'm someone who will deliver results on the field, and whatever happens, I'm satisfied with the season I've had."
Raphinha criticised the Ballon d'Or voting process and insisted that players must be friendly with the journalists who vote to win. He recorded 56 direct goal contributions (34 goals, 22 assists) in 57 Barcelona appearances but finished fifth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting. Ousmane Dembele won the award, while Lamine Yamal, Vitinha and Mohamed Salah placed above Raphinha. The shortlist is set by France Football and L'Equipe, then one journalist from each of the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries awards points for a top-10 ballot. Raphinha won the Toresky Award and emphasised team trophies as his priority.
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