Person in history
Raphinha
Raphinha, Brazilian footballer
Life at a glance
- Born
- 1996 · December 14
- Age this year
- 30No death recorded in our data
- Born
- 30th anniversary of their birth this year
Their story
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 life
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 career
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.
The world when they were born
Other entries we record for 1996.
- July 18Saguenay flood
- May 11ValuJet Flight 592
- June 15The Troubles
- December 29Guatemala
- November 7NASA
Born the same day
Contemporaries — born the same year
- 1996Ross ColtonSeptember 11
- 1996Colin FordSeptember 12
- 1996Batuhan Altıntaş (footballer)March 14
- 1996Adin HillMay 11
- 1996Faker (gamer)May 7
- 1996MyKayla SkinnerDecember 9
- 1996Esteban OconSeptember 17
- 1996Sigrid (singer)September 5
Sources
Cite this page
“Raphinha”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/raphinha, accessed October 25, 2026.
Cite the underlying source as well — the source links above go to the record this entry is adapted from.
Questions about Raphinha
When was Raphinha born?
December 14 1996.
How old would Raphinha be today?
30 this year, based on the birth year we hold. We have no death record for them in our data, which is not proof either way.
Who else was born on December 14?
DK Metcalf, Francisco Conceição, Kim Ji-woong and others — the list is on this page and on the date page.
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