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Rafinha Goes Bold: A Fresh Look Sparks Barcelona’s Season

1 February 2026

Rafinha Goes Bold: A Fresh Look Sparks Barcelona’s Season — Rafinha debuts a bold new look as Barcelona eyes success.

Rafinha Goes Bold: A Fresh Look Shakes Barcelona's Season

His wife reveals the new move.

The Brazilian Rafinha, Barcelona's star, will appear with a fresh look in Barca's upcoming matches.

Rafinha is known for his hair, braids, which have become famous worldwide, with videos teaching the style.

But the Spanish show El Chiringuito on X posted a clip showing Rafinha abandoning his usual look.

The program said: Rafinha bids farewell to braids… his wife posted on Instagram with the title: A New Man.

This season Rafinha has appeared in 22 matches across competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists.

Hair today, goals tomorrow—Barça still rules the pitch, folks.

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Emma Amme

I am Emma Amme, an English sports journalist born in 1998. Passionate about astronomy, contemporary dance, and handcrafted woodworking, I share my sensitive view of sports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rafinha's new look?

He reportedly dropped his signature braids for a fresh appearance.

Which program highlighted the change?

El Chiringuito posted a clip on X showing the new hairstyle.

How did Rafinha perform this season?

He played 22 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists.