Raphael Dias Belloli — better known as Raphinha — built his reputation the hard way.
From Brazil to Portugal, then France, England, and Barcelona — his journey is all work, skill, and flair.

For collectors, his market is unique:

• Multiple early stickers before any licensed rookie card
• Only three official RCs in 2020-21
• Very limited parallels compared to modern stars

This Rookie Report breaks everything down clearly so collectors can finally understand what’s what.

Early Years — Sticker Rookies (2016–2019)

Raphinha’s first collectibles came as European league stickers — not cards

You’ll find releases across:

• Vitória Guimarães (Portugal)
• Sporting CP (Portugal)
• Stade Rennais (France)

These are historically important because they capture him before the hype.
They’re affordable now — but cleaner copies are harder to find than people think.
If you collect long-term development stories, these stickers matter.

True Rookie Cards — 2020-21 Panini

Raphinha finally receives his first official RC cards during the 2020-21 Premier League season.

There are only three sets collectors need to focus on:

2. 2020-21 Panini Chronicles — Donruss Rated Rookies (PL)

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Card: Rated Rookies Premier League #5 Raphinha

Parallels:

• Blue Astro
• Press Proof Blue /99
• Cracked Ice /23
• Blue Astro /16
• Press Proof Gold /10
• Press Proof Green /5
• Black Circles 1/1
• Press Proof Platinum 1/1

2. 2020-21 Panini Chronicles — Prizm Premier League

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Card: Prizm Premier League #9 Raphinha

Parallels:

• Blue /49
• Orange /23
• Blue Mojo /16
• Gold /10
• Green /5
• Black Circles 1/1
• Black 1/1

3. 2020-21 Panini Revolution Premier League

Release Date: November 26, 2021

Card: Premier League #203 Raphinha

Parallels:

• Cosmic /75
• Kaleido /50
• Cubic /25
• Vortex /10

Rarity Snapshot — Why These Matter

Across all three RC sets combined, there are only four total 1/1s — incredibly low compared to modern print runs.

That limited supply is a major reason serious collectors chase his rookies today.

Collecting Notes & Strategy:

• Stickers = history and nostalgia
• Chronicles & Prizm & Donruss & Revolution = safest long-term RCs
• Low-serial cards move quickly when he performs
• Watch condition — especially edges and surfaces not many collectors knew how well his carrier will go

Raphinha is still in his prime, and as long as he plays at a top level, his rookie market has room to grow.

Final Thoughts

Raphinha’s Rookie Report proves something important:

• Not all rookies are printed equally.
• Sometimes fewer options make a player MORE collectible.

Whether you collect stickers, RCs, or parallels, this is a fun — and surprisingly tough — chase.