Raphael Veiga shines at Palmeiras and is close to scoring his hundredth career goal

Shirt 23 marked Palmeiras’ first goal of the season

Palmeiras’ year started with a bitter 1-1 draw against Novorizontino in Novo Horizonte, and once again midfielder Raphael Veiga was one of the highlights of the match.

With Verdão’s first goal of the season, his fifth in almost seven years at Palmeiras, Veiga has reached 83 goals in a Palmeiras shirt and is already close to equaling Dudu and becoming Palmeiras’ top scorer in the 21st century.

With the man of the match trophy, Raphael Veiga scored the 95th goal of his career. In total there were 83 for Palmeiras, nine for Atletico and three for Coritiba.

– We conceded a goal in the last match, it’s bad, because it’s always nice to start the year with a victory, but now we have to think about the next match. Starting with a goal is important, it gives me confidence, I want to do more. Heading goals is something I’ve done often, last year I scored three and God willing there will be more. – said shirt 23.

In 2023, Raphael Veiga enjoyed his best season in terms of numbers with Palmeiras, finishing the year as the team’s top scorer with 18 goals and player with the most assists, also with 18.

Discover all Raphael Veiga’s goals for Palmeiras divided by competition:

36 Brasileirao

17 Libertadores

14 Paulista

7 Brazilian Cup

4 Super Cup

2 Recopa

2 World Cups

1 friendly

Source: Terra

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