Raphinha closing in on Barcelona’s Brazilian legends with his goalscoring numbers

Raphinha 's remarkable start to the season is starting to change the conversation around his place in Barcelona history.

The Brazilian captain is not only leading the club's attack or chasing the European Golden Boot , but he is also closing in on some of the greatest Brazilian goalscorers ever to wear the Barça shirt.

The first major milestone is already within reach. Raphinha has scored 89 goals in 185 appearances for Barcelona, leaving him just five behind Ronaldinho's 94 goals in 207 matches.

If his current scoring form continues, the 29-year-old could move through the club's Brazilian goalscoring hierarchy at remarkable speed.

Raphinha's rise up the list has become particularly interesting because of the names immediately around him.