Rayan Bardghji
Date of birth: 31/10/2009 (15 years old)
Place of birth: Sweden
Height: —
Youth career: Kallinge SK, Rödeby AIF, Malmö FF, FC København (since 2020)
Current club: FC København
Squad number: —
Current national team: Sweden U-16
Position: attacking midfielder, winger, second striker
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Eden Hazard
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– technique
– ball control
– creativity
– dribbling
–first touch
– flair
– agility
– bravery
– passing 
– vision
– football IQ
– versatility
To improve:
– player with a relatively small frame who tends to struggle in contact situations and must put significant focus on improving his physical development
– his decision-making in the final third can at times lack consistency, occasionally coming across as nonchalant or overly ambitious
– displays a decent work rate off the ball, but his defensive positioning and overall reliability in defensive situations remain areas that need significant improvement
Style of play:
– an excellent blend of a flamboyant winger and an inside forward
– versatile offensive allrounder able to play in various systems and roles such as advanced playmaker, shadow striker, and winger
– quick and agile
– displays elegance on the ball with a silky, refined touch and excellent technical capacity, making him stand out in tight situations
– his exceptional agility, quick footwork, and tight close control make him highly effective at navigating congested areas and maintaining possession under pressure
– above-average passing and playmaking skills, with the vision to link play and contribute to buildup phases effectively
– thrives in a free attacking role, enjoys having the ball at his feet, and relishes taking on opponents in 1v1 situations
– pure difference-maker, capable of altering the course of a match at any moment with his vision, dribbling, and bravery on the ball
– extremely skillful ball carrier, who plays with a lot of flair and enjoys taking on opponents, with a wide array of feints and dribbling techniques at his disposal
– likes to cut inside and make surging runs into the penalty area, often showcasing his above-average mid-range shooting and finishing skills
– enjoys using his trickery and exceptional on-the-ball skills, including backheels, nutmegs, and body feints
– excellent ball control, dribbling skills, and ability to link up with teammates at top speed
– mobile, unpredictable, and confident in his abilities, often looking to take on defenders and create openings with flair and creativity
– counter-attacking weapon thanks to his pace and movement
– good indirect set-piece taker
Talent Score:
Flamboyant winger: a wing player who likes to vary his play by cutting inside, running to the by-line, and even swapping wings; in addition to his motor skills, he’s also creative and possesses significant passing and playmaking skills (Angel Di Maria, Jadon Sancho, Neymar)
13–15: World-class talent level.
10–12: Top talent level.
7–9: High-potential talent level.
4–6: Solid youth level.
1–3: Developing / Limited talent level.
| Technical | Tactical | Physical | Mental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dribbling 15 | Off-the-ball 11 | Top Speed 14 | Concentration 8 |
| Finishing 11 | Creativity 13 | Acceleration 14 | Confidence 13 |
| Ball Striking 10 | Mobility 14 | Agility 13 | Leadership 7 |
| Technical Capacity 14 | Decision-making 11 | Coordination 13 | Commitment 10 |
| Close Control 15 | Versatility 13 | Reactions 11 | Tenacity 8 |
| First Touch 13 | Transition Play 13 | Physical Strength 8 | Work rate 9 |
| Crossing 10 | Bravery 13 | Aerial Ability 6 | Maturity 8 |
| Two-footedness 9 | Pressing 8 | Stamina 11 | Winning mentality 12 |
| Average: 12.1 | Average: 12.0 | Average: 11.3 | Average: 9.4 |
Bardghji cuts inside and delivers a brilliant outside-of-the-foot pass to set up the assist.
Bardghji glides into the penalty area, effortlessly dribbles past two defenders, and finishes clinically.
After a sharp first touch, Bardghji rifles the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box.
Heatmap by Wyscout:
He is best suited to playing as:
Left winger in 4-3-3.
Video:
Achievements:
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League summary (as of 28 May 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Rayan Bardghji joined the excellent FC København youth academy from Malmö in 2020. The younger brother of Roony Bardghji — himself a magnificent talent — Rayan is widely regarded as one of the top prospects of his age group in Scandinavia. A regular youth international for Sweden, he currently represents the U-16 national team.
Quotes:
“I’m proud of him. He’s doing well and working really hard. It’s fantastic to see him play, especially after watching so many of his training sessions and matches while I was out injured. His development has been great to see, but he needs to stay focused and keep working — if he does, he’ll be just fine.”
(Roony Bardghji on his brother Rayan)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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