Rayan Cherki French Footballer
Rayan Cherki · association football player · French
Biography
Born on 17 August 2003 in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, Rayan Cherki is a French footballer. Rayan Cherki has lined up for France national under-16 association football team (2018–) and Olympique Lyonnais (2019–2025).
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is France national under-16 association football team (2018). He has played for 7 teams on record, including Olympique Lyonnais, France national under-21 association football team and Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy. 6 years at Olympique Lyonnais make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with France men's national association football team, which he joined in 2025. At Olympique Lyonnais (2019–2025), his team-mates on record include Lucas Tousart, Amandine Henry and Alexandre Lacazette. France national under-21 association football team team-mates from the same years include Eduardo Camavinga.
Recognition
He won the Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2024.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2018– | France national under-16 association football team | Forward |
| 2019–2025 | Olympique Lyonnais | Forward |
| 2019–2021 | Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy | Forward |
| 2021–2025 | France national under-21 association football team | Forward |
| 2024 | France Olympic football team | Forward |
| 2025– | France men's national association football team | Forward |
| 2025– | Manchester City F.C. | Forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Won |
Rayan Cherki on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.3M @rayan_cherki
- Engagement rate
- 7.59% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 324,523
- Average comments
- 784 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rayan Cherki?
Rayan Cherki is 23 years old, born on 17 August 2003 in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon.
What is Rayan Cherki known for?
Rayan Cherki is a forward who has played for France national under-16 association football team and Olympique Lyonnais.
How tall is Rayan Cherki?
Rayan Cherki is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Rayan Cherki’s nationality?
Rayan Cherki is French, born in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon.
Has Rayan Cherki won any awards?
Yes. Rayan Cherki won Knight of the National Order of Merit (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q64736321), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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