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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La virgule de Raphinha” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5210 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “La virgule de Raphinha” meme mean?
The “comma” is a football skill move, a quick foot flick that traces the shape of a comma to unbalance an opponent. When the move fails, the comic effect is immediate: the player loses the ball or their balance instead of impressing anyone. Raphinha's attempt, filmed during a match and judged especially clumsy by commentators, became a reference point for gently mocking a technical move gone wrong, reused as a caption for any failed dribble or feint.
Where does the “La virgule de Raphinha” meme come from?
The “comma” is a football skill move, a quick foot flick that traces the shape of a comma to deceive an opponent. During a match, Brazilian footballer Raphinha, who plays for FC Barcelona, attempted this move in a way judged especially botched by observers, who nicknamed it “the worst comma in history.” The clip of the failed move circulated online, met with mocking but good-natured reactions, and Raphinha's name became attached to the attempt as a comic reference for any technical dribble that visibly fails.
How to use the “La virgule de Raphinha” meme
- Someone shares the clip of the failed move to gently mock a dribble attempt.
- A commentator cites Raphinha's comma in reaction to another player's botched step-over.
- A football fan uses it as a caption to illustrate a technical move gone wrong.
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The “La virgule de Raphinha” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @slowzy_ |
How to get the “La virgule de Raphinha” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La virgule de Raphinha comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is “Raphinha's comma”?
It is a failed step-over attempted by footballer Raphinha during a match, turned into a comic reference for a botched dribble.
What is a “comma” in football?
It is a skill move, a quick foot flick that traces the shape of a comma to unbalance an opponent.
Who is Raphinha?
He is a Brazilian footballer who plays for FC Barcelona, whose failed comma attempt was filmed and mocked online.
Why did this move become a meme?
Because observers judged it especially botched and nicknamed it “the worst comma in history,” which helped the clip spread.
How do I get the La virgule de Raphinha meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La virgule de Raphinha” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the La virgule de Raphinha card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Raphinha — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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