Raphinha replaces Neymar as Brazil’s No. 10

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Raphinha has officially been named Brazil’s new No. 10, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed on Thursday, as the national team begins a new cycle without Neymar Jr.

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The Barcelona winger will wear the iconic shirt in the Seleção’s upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.

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The CBF released the full squad numbers ahead of Friday’s match against Australia in Townsville, the first fixture since Brazil’s Round-of-16 exit from the 2026 World Cup.

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As reported by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano on X on Friday, Romano posted “OFFICIAL: Raphinha, Brazil’s new number 10 after Neymar Jr’s international retirement.”

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Endrick takes the No. 9 previously worn by Matheus Cunha, while Estêvão has been assigned No. 11 and Vinícius Júnior retains No. 7.

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Goalkeeper Hugo Souza will wear No. 1.

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Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, retired from international football after the World Cup.

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The 34-year-old had worn the No. 10 shirt across four World Cup tournaments before confirming his decision in late July, saying his time with the national team had passed.

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Raphinha has previously worn the shirt during Neymar’s absences, including during World Cup qualifying.

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Now, following Neymar’s retirement, the number becomes permanently associated with a new generation of the Seleção.

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The No. 10 carries deep historical significance in Brazilian football. It has been worn by some of the country’s greatest players, including Pelé, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaká and Neymar.

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Raphinha will now enter that lineage as Brazil begins a new era under head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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His first appearance as Brazil’s official No. 10 comes against Australia in Townsville, with the Seleção’s next chapter already underway.

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