Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick assessed Rafinha's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.
“Of course he is one of the contenders for the award. He is hungry to win, so it is a pleasure to watch him play. I am happy that he is here at Barcelona and playing at the highest level. Rafinha is having a great season, he is helping the team a lot, his goals in the last matches speak for themselves. He has all the characteristics of a top player.”
Note that Rafinha has scored 25 goals and made 18 assists in 40 matches for Barcelona in all competitions this season. According to the authoritative portal Transfermarkt, his value is currently estimated at 80 million euros.
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