Born in Porto Alegre in Brazil, the winger has progressed his way up the ranks, starting out at Avai and then moving to Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes before switching to Sporting Lisbon and then Rennes - helping the French side qualify for the Champions League. Lee Sobot takes a look at the photos telling the story of his career so far.
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DELIGHT: Celebrating scoring for Sporting Lisbon against CD Santa Clara in March 2019. Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images.
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CROWDS: Alongside Bruno Fernandes, now of Manchester United, after scoring during the Portugal's Cup final against Porto in May 2019. Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images.
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ACROBATICS: In action for new club Rennes against Reims in September 2019. Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images.
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MOBBED: Raphinha, second left, is pounced upon by his team mates after scoring for Rennes against Amiens in December 2019. Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images.
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BACK OF THE NET: Scoring for Rennes against Dijon in November 2019. Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images.
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HANDY: Celebrating netting for Rennes against St Etienne in December 2019. Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images.