Rayan Berberi (born 18 March 2004) is a Luxembourgian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Standard Liège.[1]

Rayan Berberi
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-03-18) 18 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Luxembourg
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Standard Liège
Number 46
Youth career
0000–2019 FC Metz
2019–2022 Standard Liège
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Standard Liège 0 (0)
2022–Standard Liège II (loan) 53 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024

Early life

edit

Berberi has regarded Spain international Andres Iniesta as his football idol.[2]

Club career

edit

As a youth player, Berberi joined the youth academy of French side FC Metz. In 2019, he joined the youth academy of Belgian side Standard Liège. He played for the club's reserve team, where he was regarded as one of their most important players.[2] He has trained with the club's first team.

International career

edit

Berberi has represented Luxembourg internationally at youth level.

Style of play

edit

Berberi mainly operates as a midfielder. He can operate as a number eight or a number ten and is known for his playmaking abilities.[3]

References

edit
  1. ^ "Rayan Berberi, médian du SL16 FC : "J'ai toujours préféré une belle passe à un but"". dhnet.be.
  2. ^ a b "Rayan Berberi, le profil "à la Balikwisha" des U23 du Standard". walfot.be.
  3. ^ "Rayan Berberi : ses premières minutes en Jupiler Pro League ?". lequotidien.lu.