‘New Emperor’? Vasco star outshines Adriano’s early career stats

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·23 October 2025

‘New Emperor’? Vasco star outshines Adriano’s early career stats

The spectacular season of Rayan wearing the Vasco da Gama jersey has led to significant comparisons. The program “Geral Cazé TV” from Cazé TV placed the “cria” from Base Forte side by side with none other than Adriano Imperador, and the numbers show that the young Vasco player has the upper hand at the start of his career.

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The “cria's” numbers surpass those of the red-black idol

The analysis compared the performance of the two athletes when they were 19 years old. The data shows that Rayan has superior numbers to the “Imperador” at the same age.

While Rayan has already accumulated 87 games for Vasco's professional team, with 19 goals scored and 2 assists, Adriano had played 73 matches, with 18 goals and 1 assist.

The comparison, although premature, is justified by Rayan's great form. The 19-year-old forward has established himself as an absolute starter under Fernando Diniz and has been the main name of the team in Vasco's surge in the Brazilian Championship. His finishing ability, physical strength, and skill have caught the attention of the national scene.

Numbers between Rayan and Adriano – Photo: Reproduction

Vasco's coach has already campaigned for the National Team

The player's form is so good that he is already being considered for the main Brazilian National Team. Coach Fernando Diniz himself publicly campaigned for the athlete's call-up, whom he described as the “most complete forward in Brazilian football.”

The comparison with Adriano, one of the greatest strikers in Brazil's recent history, only reinforces the enormous potential of the young player forged in the Caldeirão da Colina.