Manchester City· Premier LeagueCherki has won the English FA Cup and the English League Cup, each once, highlighting his success in domestic cup competitions. He continues to develop as a top-tier talent in European football.
Rayan Cherki is a French attacking midfielder who began his professional career at Olympique Lyonnais, where he rose through the youth academy to become a key creative force. He has represented France at various youth levels and is known for his technical flair and dribbling ability. In 2024, he moved to the Premier League, adding a new chapter to his promising career.
Cherki is a highly skilled attacking midfielder who excels in tight spaces, using close ball control and quick changes of direction to beat defenders. His vision and passing range make him a dangerous playmaker, though he can sometimes be guilty of holding onto the ball too long. He is most effective when operating between the lines, linking midfield and attack with creativity and flair.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 33 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1786 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 397 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 394 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 277 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 196 |
| 24/25 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 135 |
| 24/25 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2048 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Europa League | 12 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 915 |
| 23/24 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 312 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 190 |
| 23/24 | Coupe de France | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 342 |
| 23/24 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1718 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 22/23 | Coupe de France | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 440 |
| 22/23 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1871 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 247 |
| 21/22 | Ligue 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 431 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Europa League | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 287 |
| 21/22 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 145 |
| 2025 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| 2025 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| 2025 | FIFA Club World Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2024 | Olympic Games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 2023 | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| 20/21 | Coupe de France | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 20/21 | Ligue 1 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 679 |
| 20/21 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | Coupe Gambardella | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 |
| 19/20 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| 19/20 | Coupe de France | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 189 |
| 19/20 | Ligue 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139 |
| 19/20 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe D | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 698 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Youth League | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| 18/19 | Coupe Gambardella | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Youth League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Ivory Coast | 🏠 | 1:2 | International Friendlies | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-29 | France | ✈ | 1:3 | International Friendlies | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-26 | France | ✈ | 1:2 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-16 | France | ✈ | 1:3 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-13 | Ukraine | 🏠 | 4:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-13 | France | ✈ | 2:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-10 | Azerbaijan | 🏠 | 3:0 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | Iceland | 🏠 | 2:1 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-05 | France | ✈ | 0:2 | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-08 | France | ✈ | 0:2 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-05 | France | ✈ | 5:4 | UEFA Nations League Finals | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 |