Raphinha Pt. 1 | Death Threats, Várzea And Journey To Leeds United

Leeds United winger Raphinha opens up about his childhood in Brazil and the struggles he had to go through to make it to where he is today. The Brazilian forward was born in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre where crime and drugs were rife. The winger had one aim: to make it into an academy, but he was rejected several times at the ages of 17 & 18.
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[@aceena9340]

How can you hate this guy? Top Player, Top Person.

[@antonyhiggs1772]

Fantastic interview. What a genuine character.
He's Brazilian! 🇧🇷
He didn't even cost 20 million!
Raphinha he's fucking brilliant!
And he plays on the wing for Leeds! 💛💙

[@immissaya]

He's precious. Thanks for choosing Leeds.

[@Scottparry79]

Didn't realise I could love this guy more

[@maviscoils9672]

So pleased you came to Elland Road you will never be loved more the fans love and adore you.... you are special 😍👌👍👏

[@maureentait8607]

Good story nice to know how his life was.. Leeds supporters are interested in our players......

[@MultiFirelover]

This story is very inspiring to footballers who don't think time is on their side.

[@bungabening3530]

Not sure how long he'll stay at Elland Rd but for now we are truly privileged to have him at our club.

[@bobhope2472]

What a guy, hope he soars for leeds

[@alangbarbrahma8452]

Welcome to Barça, Raph🔵🔴

[@fusionclan831]

I love you Raph❤️

[@mrsewe417]

Top player, top man, born a winner!

[@SouthWestAdventuresview22]

You will score for Brazil 🙏

[@rosunk.]

Love these videos man. Production budget must be increasing lmao

[@samuellalla91]

BALLER

[@Niranjan_Mavath]

Welcome to Arsenal. #COYG

[@subhaanali7028]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lxwvs]

@@subhaanali7028😂😂😂😂😂

[@kehindeAde-onojobi]

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