Better than Yamal! Stats put Vasco star on par with Barcelona’s young gem

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·7. Oktober 2025

Better than Yamal! Stats put Vasco star on par with Barcelona’s young gem

The 2025 season of forward Rayan, from Vasco, has been so impressive that his statistics already put him on equal footing with one of the greatest prospects in world football: Lamine Yamal, from Barcelona. A comparative analysis of the numbers for both players, born in 2007, reveals a very similar performance and reinforces the enormous potential of the “Colina prodigy.”

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Offensive numbers are practically identical

The comparison, based on statistical data, shows remarkable balance. Both Rayan and Yamal have scored 9 goals in their respective seasons so far. The expected goals (xG) number is also very close, with 9.81 for the Barcelona player and 6.97 for the Vasco player, indicating a similar finishing efficiency.

The average goals per game is another balancing factor: 0.4 for Rayan and 0.3 for Yamal.

What makes the Vasco striker’s mark even more impressive is the difference in time on the field. Rayan reached his numbers in just 2,039 minutes played, spread over 25 matches. Lamine Yamal, on the other hand, needed 2,861 minutes in 35 games to reach the same number of goals.

Here are the numbers! – Photo: Sofascores

Performance cements his status as a world-class prospect

The direct comparison with an athlete who is already considered a reality on the world stage and a star at Barcelona cements Rayan’s status as one of the greatest prospects of his generation. The numbers prove that the Vasco striker not only has immense potential, but is already delivering a top-level performance, justifying the strong interest from the European market and the club’s bet on his increasing value.