Papo na Colina
·27 août 2025
Study ranks Vasco star among world’s top 20, check out the list

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·27 août 2025
The forward Rayan, the main revelation of Vasco da Gama, has received significant recognition on the global stage. A report from the prestigious Football Observatory (CIES), based in Switzerland, ranked the young player as one of the 20 most promising under-20 players in the world. The nomination validates the athlete's enormous potential and places him in an elite tier of future stars.
In the ranking released by CIES, Rayan appears in the 18th position. He is one of only three Brazilians to feature in the top 20, alongside Estêvão (Chelsea), who ranked fourth, and Pedrinho (Zenit), who closed the list in twentieth.
The presence of Rayan in such a select list, which includes young talents from giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and PSG, is a remarkable achievement. CIES's methodology is based on performance data, minutes played, and the competitive level of the championship.
Rayan is in great form – Photo: Dikran Sahagian/CRVG
This international recognition has a direct strategic impact for Vasco. The CIES endorsement further enhances the club's main asset. Additionally, it justifies the strong interest the player has been receiving from European giants. The management, already working to renew his contract, now has another strong argument to demand an astronomical offer for his talent.
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