Rayan

Rayan is a teenage Brazilian winger who became the youngest player to represent Vasco da Gama's senior side in the 21st century before a £24.7 million move to Bournemouth in early 2026 announced him to the Premier League.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rayan made his professional debut for Vasco da Gama at 16 in 2023 and went on to make 74 league appearances with 19 goals, including a productive 2025 season in which he finished as Copa do Brasil top scorer with 5 goals and won the Campeonato Brasileiro Best Newcomer award. Bournemouth signed him in January 2026 for £24.7 million and he quickly made an impact, scoring 5 goals in 15 Premier League appearances.

At international level he represented Brazil at U17 and U20 level, winning the South American U-20 Championship in 2025, before making his senior debut in 2026. He was selected for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, becoming one of the youngest players in the tournament.