⚽ Raphinha Continues His Record-Breaking Start
Barcelona winger Raphinha has continued to attract attention this season after scoring three goals against Sevilla, producing one of the most impressive scoring starts in the Spanish league.
The hat-trick took Raphinha’s tally to 12 goals after seven rounds, putting him at the top of the La Liga scoring chart and helping him set a new mark associated with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.
🔥 Raphinha Moves Past Messi’s Best Start
According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Raphinha has surpassed Messi’s best scoring start in a single La Liga season after reaching 12 goals in his first seven matches.
Messi had scored 11 goals over the same number of rounds during the 2017-18 season.
The achievement comes after Raphinha extended his Barcelona contract until 2030, continuing his growing importance within the Catalan club’s attacking setup.
🏆 Historic Record Places Raphinha Among the Best
Raphinha’s achievement goes beyond surpassing Messi, as the Brazilian has also matched the best scoring starts recorded by several other players who reached 12 goals during the opening seven league rounds.
That list includes Mariano Martín with Barcelona in the 1942-43 season, Pruden with Atletico Madrid in 1940-41, Campanal with Sevilla in 1940-41, and Quini with Sporting Gijón in 1979-80.
⭐ Who Is Ahead of Raphinha?
Despite Raphinha’s remarkable scoring run, two players have managed to score more goals than him during the opening seven rounds of a La Liga season.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 13 goals during the first seven rounds of the 2014-15 season, while Echevarría holds the higher mark after reaching 14 goals with Real Oviedo.
📊 Raphinha’s Barcelona Numbers
Raphinha played 33 matches for Barcelona last season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions, while also helping the club win the Spanish league title.
Despite those numbers, he was not included among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on October 26 in London.
📢 With his scoring form continuing to grow, Raphinha now has another opportunity to strengthen his numbers and chase more historic milestones in La Liga over the coming rounds.
