Raphinha Pays Tribute to Hansi Flick — The Coach Who Changed Everything
“People often see what happens on the pitch — goals, assists, performances. But what they don’t always see is the person who quietly shapes your journey behind the scenes. For me, that person is Hansi Flick.
He didn’t just hand me a starting spot — he handed me belief. When I was still trying to find consistency, when the pressure was mounting and expectations were high, he was the one who looked at me and said, ‘I believe in you.’ That moment changed everything.
And then came the captaincy. Yes, it’s a collective vote, but let’s be honest — the coach holds the final word. He could’ve chosen anyone. There are players with more experience, others who’ve been at the club longer. But he chose me. That wasn’t just a tactical decision. That was trust. That was a statement: ‘You are ready. You can lead.’
Wearing the captain’s armband for a club like Barcelona is a dream, and for Flick to back me in that way means more than I can express. He didn’t just help me grow as a footballer. He helped me mature as a person, as a leader, as someone who represents the badge with pride. That kind of influence — it stays with you forever.”
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