Kerolin Nicoli, a Brazilian football player who plays for Barcelona's women's team, was mistaken by fans for Raphinha, the Brazilian player on the club's men's team. The situation generated some confusion among the fans of the Catalan club.
When approached by fans, Kerolin Nicoli made a point of clarifying that she was not Raphinha, stating clearly: «I'm not Raphinha, I'm a woman». The player showed some discomfort with being mistaken for her compatriot.
Both players are Brazilian and represent Barcelona, although in different teams. Raphinha plays in the men's main team, while Kerolin Nicoli competes in the women's section of the club.
The incident illustrates the confusion that can arise when players from the same country and the same club are mistaken for each other, especially when they share the same nationality and defend the same emblem.
