Rayan (footballer, born 2006)
Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha (born 3 August 2006), known simply as Rayan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Vasco da Gama. Club career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rayan joined Vasco da Gama at the age of six. He established a name for himself as a prolific goal-scorer, scoring 280 goals by the age of eleven. He continued this form into Vasco's under-17 team, scoring 29 goals in 34 games in 2022, catching the eye of Spanish side Barcelona. International career
Rayan was called up to the Brazil under-17 squad for friendlies against Chile and Paraguay in 2022; he scored twice in four games. Personal life
His father, Valkmar, also played for Vasco de Gama, representing the club as a defender between 1995 and 2000. Career statistics

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2006 births
Living people
Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city)
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazil men's youth international footballers
Men's association football forwards
CR Vasco da Gama players