🏅 Ballon D'OneFootball 2025: Rayan of Vasco ranks seventh | OneFootball

A tractor that stacked goals throughout 2025 at just 19 years old.

Rayan, from Vasco, transformed under Fernando Diniz and became a reference and favorite of Vasco in the current season.

The young player led the Gigante da Colina to the final of the Copa do Brasil - and perhaps even to the title that will be decided on Sunday. 

He even broke records of Roberto Dinamite and Romário wearing the Vasco jersey.

All this earned Rayan the 7th place in the Ballon D'OneFootball 2025!

The award, given by Brazilian journalists from OneFootball, lists the best-performing players throughout 2025 in Brazil, considering all competitions.

We will reveal one name per day until December 25, when the winner of the Ballon D'OneFootball 2025 will be announced.

8th place - Flaco López, forward from Palmeiras

9th place - Jorginho, midfielder from Flamengo

10th place - Thiago Silva, defender from Fluminense

💎 Jewel of the Hill

A product of the youth academy, Rayan has defended Vasco's colors since he was 9 years old.

The young player stood out until reaching the professional level of the Gigante da Colina. 

Although he debuted - with a goal - in 2023, it was in 2025 that Rayan caught the attention of the entire Brazil.

He scored 20 goals in 53 matches this season.

Roberto Dinamite and Romário only scored 20 goals in a year when they were 20 years old.

And he might score even more as he faces the Copa do Brasil final.

😳 Brazil's Top Scorer on the Bench

The young player's form is so good that Diniz changed his position in the team, moving him from the wing to the center of attack. 

As a result, Pablo Vegetti, Brazil's top scorer with 27 goals, went to the bench. 

It's true that the Argentine continued to come on and score his goals, but the Vasco coach prioritized enhancing Rayan as a strong, fast, and central striker in Vasco's tactical formation.

✍️ Contract Renewal until 2028

With so much prominence in Brazil, Europeans have been attentive to the performance and evolution of the 19-year-old. 

But Vasco was quicker and secured Rayan's contract renewal.

He received a raise, signed until 2028, and established a release clause of 80 million euros (R$ 520 million).

Even so, there is a good chance that the number 77 won't stay at São Januário in 2026.

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So, will he stay at Vasco for the next season? Leave your comment!

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