It seems the identity of Barcelona’s new captain is clearer than ever, and there is near-unanimity among the club’s stars to award the armband to a specific star after Ter Stegen’s.
According to Mundo Deportivo, there is a consensus in the dressing room that the most deserving of the captaincy at Barcelona after Ter Stegen is Brazilian star Rafinha.
Rafinha demonstrated his great leadership abilities on numerous occasions last season, successfully influencing and motivating young players in a positive way, along with his strong personality, which emerged during difficult times.
Lamine Yamal, in particular, is one of the most vocal supporters of Rafinha receiving the armband, noting that the 28-year-old’s only rival for the Blaugrana captaincy is Robert Lewandowski, who also has no objection to the Brazilian taking the reins.
The captain at Barcelona is usually chosen by a vote in the locker room, but this year Hansi Flick is expected to participate in the selection himself, and he also clearly favors Rafinha over his teammates.
Rafinha had a historic season with Barcelona, participating in 57 matches, scoring 34 goals and providing 25 assists, which has qualified him as a candidate for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
