Portal dos Dragões
·21 October 2025
FC Porto target hailed in Brazil: “He’s like Rafael Leão”

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·21 October 2025
Vasco da Gama defeated Fluminense 2-0. Rayan scored one of the goals and, at the end of the match, was highly praised by his teammate, the Portuguese Nuno Moreira, as well as by Fernando Diniz.
«Sharing the field with Rayan is very good, he is a fantastic player. He is very young, has a lot of strength and immense quality. He is the closest to Rafael [Leão]. When we were kids, I saw that he could also become a great player. I believe he [Rayan] will play for the best clubs in the world and make history», highlighted Nuno Moreira.
«Rayan only confirms what I realized very early on when I arrived. He deserves the attention of the Brazilian national team, a very specific look. He has to be on the World Cup radar, he is becoming more solid. He is getting to know himself and establishing himself as a great forward. The Rayan of tomorrow has everything to be better than the one today. He is very special», agreed Fernando Diniz.
At 19 years old, Rayan has played 46 games for Vasco da Gama this season, with 16 goals and one assist. He is also on FC Porto's target list.
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