Rayan Cherki, attacking Olympique Lyonnais, continues to impress with his performances, as evidenced by his recent goal in the match against Auxerre. His contributions to the team, characterized by eight goals and nine assists in League 1, give him the status of second most prolific player of his age (21 years or less) among the five main European championships. Although he didn’t make a decisive pass in the last game, his impact on the game remains undeniable, a performance exacerbated by the lack of success of his team-mate Alexandre Lacazette, who could have turned the score in favour of OL.

Despite some irregularity, with only two meetings without any offensive contribution in the last eight games, Rayan Cherki has asserted himself as a key element of the team. He currently shares the championship’s top passer title with Bradley Barcola, Moses Simon and Dilan Bakwa, which is all the more remarkable as he has played fewer games than his counterparts. His involvement in 17 goals in Ligue 1 positions him in the run to surpass Florian Wirtz, currently leading with 19 decisive actions, demonstrating his potential to win as one of the most influential players in Europe.

The 2024-2025 season looks like Rayan Cherki’s true affirmation on the high-level football scene. While there has already been a significant increase in the previous season, this new campaign has confirmed and amplified its improvements. The international Espoirs is now one of the most promising emerging talents, and the hope is that he will continue to develop his talent and contribute to the success of Olympique Lyonnais.