The famous Brazil No.10 shirt has a new owner — and this time, it belongs to Barcelona superstar Raphinha. 🇧🇷🔥
After Neymar’s era with the iconic number, Raphinha has now been handed the legendary shirt for Brazil’s latest international fixtures. The CBF confirmed the change ahead of the September/October international window, with Raphinha wearing No.10, while Vini Jr remains No.7 and Estêvão takes No.11.
And judging by the image, Raphinha looks more than ready for the responsibility. 😮💨🔥
The timing is particularly interesting because the Barcelona forward has arrived with Brazil after an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign. Current FotMob data has him averaging an 8.73 rating in La Liga, with six goals and three assists listed in the competition.
That makes the No.10 assignment even more significant.
For Brazil, the shirt is not simply another number. It carries decades of history, having been associated with legendary figures such as Pelé, Zico, Ronaldinho and Neymar. Now Raphinha gets his opportunity to write his own chapter. 👑🇧🇷
Interestingly, this is a change from the 2026 World Cup, when Neymar wore No.10 and Raphinha was No.11. The latest squad numbering represents the beginning of a new international cycle following the tournament.
And there is another intriguing detail: Raphinha isn’t merely being given the shirt for nostalgia. Brazil’s latest setup under Carlo Ancelotti is beginning to take shape, with younger players receiving new roles and responsibilities as the team looks toward the next cycle.
📊 Raphinha — Brazil’s new No.10
🇧🇷 National team: Brazil
🔟 Shirt number: 10
🔵 Club: Barcelona
⚽ Position: Forward
🔥 Current La Liga average rating: 8.73
🎯 2026/27 La Liga: 6 goals, 3 assists
The question now is simple: can Raphinha make the legendary No.10 shirt his own? 👀🔥
One thing is certain — Brazil have officially entered a new chapter, and Raphinha is right at the centre of it. 🇧🇷👑⚽
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