Raphinha

BirthDecember 141996

Raphinha

Raphinha, Brazilian footballer

30th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, December 14 199630 years ago
Category
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Era
20th century · 1990s
Anniversary
30th in 2026
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Person
Raphinha

At a glanceAI-assisted

Raphael Dias Belloli, known as Raphinha, is a Brazilian winger and forward who plays for Barcelona and captains the club. He is widely regarded as one of the world's best players, known for pace, playmaking, work rate, and finishing ability.

Who they were

Raphael Dias Belloli, known mononymously as Raphinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for La Liga club Barcelona, which he captains, and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his pace, playmaking, work rate and finishing.

Early lifeAI-assisted

Raphinha was born on December 14, 1996, in Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil. He began his football career in local youth academies before progressing through Brazilian club systems.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Raphinha played for Vitória (Bahia) and Sporting CP before joining Leeds United in 2020, where he became a standout performer in the Championship and Premier League. He transferred to Barcelona in 2022 for approximately €55 million and was named club captain, establishing himself as a key player for both club and country.

Why this date

Raphinha appears on our December 14 calendar for 1996 as a birth entry.

December 14 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1996Raphinha
  2. 1999Vargas tragedy
  3. 2003Pervez Musharraf
  4. 2004Millau Viaduct
  5. 2008Baghdad
  6. 2012Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
  7. 2013South Sudanese Civil War
  8. 2017The Walt Disney Company
  9. 2020Solar eclipse of December 14, 2020
  10. 2025Rob Reiner
  11. 2025Bondi Beach shooting

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December 14 1996 — 30 years ago, on a Saturday.

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