Raphinha is set to take on penalty duties for Brazil after establishing himself as one of the top specialists in this area, thanks to his impressive record with clubs and the national team.
This move comes after the controversy that followed Bruno Guimarães' missed penalty against Norway in the Round of 16 of the last FIFA World Cup, amid questions about why Vinicius Junior did not take the kick.
According to "Sport", Neymar has been Brazil's official penalty taker for 16 years, but this role has become vacant after the end of his international career. Reports indicate that Carlo Ancelotti is set to rely on Raphinha to take the penalties.
Raphinha has an impressive record, having scored 22 consecutive penalties, with his only missed penalty dating back to December 2017 with Esporte Clube Vitória, out of 23 penalties he has taken throughout his career.
With Barcelona, Raphinha has scored 13 penalties out of 13 since joining the club in 2022, and he has converted all five he has taken this season. The player is enjoying the best start to his career, having netted 14 goals and provided 3 assists in 11 official matches.
Raphinha is enjoying a special period under Hans Flick's management, playing as a central striker while also captaining Barcelona. The player is currently representing Brazil during the international break.
