Rayan Cherki is a highly talented 21 year old French footballer born, primarily as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Lyon in Ligue 1 and the France national team. The talented trickster is heavily linked to Manchester City, should Newcastle United hijack that move or is it too late?
🧠Key Facts:
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Footedness: Both-footed
Nationality: French (with Algerian and Italian heritage)
Current Club: Olympique Lyonnais (since 2019)
Contract: Runs until June 2026 (extended in September 2024)
Market Value: Estimated at €45 million
🏆 Career Highlights:
Youth Career: Started at AS Saint-Priest before joining Lyon’s academy in 2010.
Professional Debut: October 2019 at age 16.
First Senior Goal: January 2020 in the Coupe de France, becoming Lyon’s youngest-ever goalscorer.
Champions League Milestone: Youngest player to appear in a UCL semi-final (vs Bayern Munich in 2020).
International Debut: Made his senior debut for France in June 2025 and scored in his first match 1.
âš˝ Playing Style:
Cherki is known for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and creativity. He’s often compared to players like Hatem Ben Arfa and Riyad Mahrez due to his flair and technical skill. Comfortable on either wing or centrally, he thrives in tight spaces and is a constant threat in one-on-one situations.
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🧠Key Facts:
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Footedness: Both-footed
Nationality: French (with Algerian and Italian heritage)
Current Club: Olympique Lyonnais (since 2019)
Contract: Runs until June 2026 (extended in September 2024)
Market Value: Estimated at €45 million
🏆 Career Highlights:
Youth Career: Started at AS Saint-Priest before joining Lyon’s academy in 2010.
Professional Debut: October 2019 at age 16.
First Senior Goal: January 2020 in the Coupe de France, becoming Lyon’s youngest-ever goalscorer.
Champions League Milestone: Youngest player to appear in a UCL semi-final (vs Bayern Munich in 2020).
International Debut: Made his senior debut for France in June 2025 and scored in his first match 1.
âš˝ Playing Style:
Cherki is known for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and creativity. He’s often compared to players like Hatem Ben Arfa and Riyad Mahrez due to his flair and technical skill. Comfortable on either wing or centrally, he thrives in tight spaces and is a constant threat in one-on-one situations.
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