'He will give us special things' - Brazil legend Romario claims Barcelona star is best in the world

'He will give us special things' - Brazil legend Romario claims Barcelona star is best in the world

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:21 - 20.11.2024

1994 World Cup winner and Brazil legend Romario believes Barcelona have the best player in the world at the moment.

Barcelona superstar Raphinha is the best footballer in the world right now, according to Brazil legend Romario.

Romario was one of the best players on the planet during his time, remarkably scoring over 700 goals and leading Brazil to World Cup glory in 1994.

From one Brazilian to another, Romario believes Raphinha's performances this season place him in the top category of players.

Raphinha with the match ball and man of the match award after a hat trick against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night
Raphinha put Bayern Munich to the sword with his stunning hat-trick (Credit: Imago)

The Barca man has had an amazing start to the season under Hansi Flick, already making 22 goal contributions in 17 games.

The 27-year-old also scored a fine free-kick for Brazil in their 1-1 draw against Venezuela last week.

Romario calls Raphinha best in the world

“Barca now have a great team. They’ve won some good games and played well. I think we’ll be champions again this year,” Romario told Mundo Deportivo.

“Raphinha is one of the best players today. He is one of the very best in the world. He does very well with the Barca shirt and he is also doing very well with the Brazilian shirt.

"Raphinha is a pride for all Brazilians; he will give us very special things in football."

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