Raphinha wins LaLiga player of the Year

Raphael Dias Belloli, better known as Raphinha, has been named LaLiga's Player of the Year for 2024/25, capping off an exceptional season with Barcelona.

He helped the team secure the national title with 88 points, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists.

To clinch this award, Raphinha, who previously played for Sporting CP and Vitória de Guimarães, beat out teammates Lamine Yamal – named the competition's Best Young Player – Pedri, and Robert Lewandowski in the final vote.

He also topped other nominees including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Isco (Betis), and Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao).

Former Benfica goalkeeper Jan Oblak was awarded Best Goalkeeper, while Barcelona manager Hansi Flick received the Best Coach award.

Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot and the league's top scorer title with 31 goals, finishing ahead of Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres.