Raphael Veiga

Coritiba

Born in São Paulo, Veiga represented Portuguesa and Audax as a youth before joining Coritiba in September 2013. He spent two years in the youth setup before being promoted to the main squad in February 2016. Veiga made his professional debut on 10 March 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Thiago Lopes in a 3–0 Primeira Liga home win against Avaí. He made his Série A debut on 23 July, starting in a 1–0 away win against Santa Cruz. Veiga scored his first goal as a senior on 3 August 2016, in a 1–3 loss at Vitória.

Palmeiras

In December 2016, Veiga was transferred to Palmeiras, signing a five-year contract. He made his debut for the club the following month in a friendly match against Chapecoense. In his first season, Veiga played in 22 matches and scored two goals.

Loan to Atlético Paranaense

On 2 January 2018, after being sparingly used by Verdão, Veiga moved to Atlético Paranaense on a one-year loan deal. While on loan, he became a regular starter, and scored seven goals as the club finished seventh; he was also an important unit in the 2018 Copa Sudamericana, as Furacão ended up champions.

Breakthrough

Upon his return to Palmeiras, he initially struggled for playing time. His fortunes shifted dramatically in 2020 under managers Vanderlei Luxemburgo and Abel Ferreira, he became a key goal scorer in decisive matches and an integral figure in the club's trophy-laden campaign, which culminated in Copa Libertadores…

Veiga received his first call-up to the Brazil national team in March 2023 for a friendly match away against Morocco. Veiga was subbed on in the 65th minute in a 2–1 loss. Veiga was called up again in June 2023, where he was used as a sub in both of the Seleção's matches during that international break, during a 4-1 against Guinea and a 4-2 loss against Senegal, both being friendly matches. In September 2023, Veiga was included in Brazil's squad for their matches against Bolivia and Peru in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. He was an unused sub during Brazil's 5-1 victory over Bolivia, but was subbed on in stoppage time in their match against Peru, which Brazil won 1-0.

Club

As of match played on 21 August 2026

Club

Palmeiras

Copa Libertadores: 2020, 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2022, 2023 Copa do Brasil: 2020 Campeonato Paulista: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026 Recopa Sudamericana: 2022 Supercopa do Brasil: 2023 Atlético Paranaense

Copa Sudamericana: 2018

Individual

Copa do Brasil Golden Ball: 2020 Copa do Brasil Team of the final: 2020 Copa Libertadores Team of the Year: 2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2021 Troféu Mesa Redonda Team of the Year: 2021, 2023, 2024 Bola de Prata: 2021, 2023 South American Team of the Year: 2021 Man of the Match the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup: Palmeiras 2x0 Al Ahly Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2022, 2023 Man of the Match the Supercopa do Brasil: 2023 Campeonato Paulista Best Player: 2023