Rayan
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Brazil €60mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 03.08.2006
Nationality: Brazil
Current club: AFC Bournemouth
Position: Right Winger / Centre-Forward
Height: 1.87m
Current market value: €60mm
Represented by: VTN Image / BN Zini Marketing & Management
Main agent: Luiz Roberto Zini Junior
Reported salary: £3.64m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2031
About
Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha, commonly known simply as Rayan, is a Brazilian forward who plays for AFC Bournemouth and the Brazil national team. A powerful left-footed attacker, he can operate from the right wing, as a centre-forward or from the left side of the attack.
Rayan developed entirely through Vasco da Gama’s academy after joining the Rio de Janeiro club at the age of six. He progressed rapidly into senior football and became one of the outstanding young attackers in the Brazilian Série A during the 2025 season.
Bournemouth signed him in January 2026 in a deal worth approximately €35m including bonuses. His combination of physical power, direct running and goalscoring potential made him one of the Premier League club’s most significant investments in a young player.
His international development has been similarly rapid. After representing Brazil at U17 and U20 level, Rayan progressed into the senior national team in 2026 and was selected for Brazil’s FIFA World Cup squad.
Representation
Main representative: Luiz Roberto Zini Junior
Jurisdiction: Brazil and international markets
FIFA/FA registration: Luiz Roberto Zini Junior was listed as the agent involved in Rayan’s registration with AFC Bournemouth
Linked with Rayan since: His Vasco da Gama period
Representation role: Player and club-side involvement in his move to Bournemouth
Rayan is represented by VTN Image, also associated publicly with BN Zini Marketing & Management.
Luiz Roberto Zini Junior was officially listed as the football agent involved in Rayan’s permanent transfer registration with Bournemouth. His representatives were closely involved in negotiations surrounding the player’s move from Vasco da Gama to the Premier League.
The move represented a major step in Rayan’s career and positioned him within one of the strongest leagues in world football immediately after his breakthrough season in Brazil.
Career timeline
2012: Joined Vasco da Gama’s academy at six years old
2022: Emerged as one of Vasco’s leading academy prospects
January 2023: Made his senior Vasco da Gama debut at 16
2023: Represented Brazil at the FIFA U17 World Cup
2023: Scored eight goals in 14 appearances for Brazil U17
2024: Continued his development with Vasco’s senior team
2024: Progressed into the Brazil U20 setup
2025: Established himself as a regular starter for Vasco da Gama
2025: Scored 20 goals across all competitions for Vasco
2025: Scored 14 goals in the Brazilian Série A
2025: Named Brasileirão Best Newcomer
2025: Selected in the Copa do Brasil Team of the Year
December 2025: Extended his Vasco contract until 2028
January 2026: Joined AFC Bournemouth
2026: Broke into the senior Brazil national team
2026: Selected for Brazil’s FIFA World Cup squad
2026: Became the first Brazilian teenager since 1970 to start a FIFA World Cup match
2026/27: Established himself as a regular Bournemouth attacking option
Transfer history
2012 – Joined Vasco da Gama academy – Youth registration
2023 – Vasco da Gama academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2025 – Vasco da Gama contract extension – New agreement until December 2028
2026 – Vasco da Gama to AFC Bournemouth – Permanent transfer – €28.5m fixed fee plus approximately €6.5m in bonuses – Contract until June 2031
Rayan spent practically his entire football development at Vasco da Gama before moving to Europe.
His breakthrough during 2025 dramatically increased his profile. His goalscoring output, physical development and ability to play across the attacking line attracted interest from clubs across Europe.
Bournemouth ultimately agreed a package worth around €35m to secure him in January 2026. The guaranteed portion was approximately €28.5m, with the remainder dependent on performance-related bonuses.
The transfer represented one of the most significant sales in Vasco’s recent history and made Rayan one of Bournemouth’s most expensive signings.
Playing profile
Rayan is a left-footed attacker who can play as a right winger, centre-forward or left winger. His physical profile is unusual for a wide attacker, combining a 1.87m frame with acceleration and strong technical ability.
Starting from the right allows him to move inside onto his stronger left foot. From these positions he can shoot from distance, attack the penalty area or combine with central teammates.
Rayan is also comfortable operating as a centre-forward. His strength allows him to compete directly with centre-backs, protect possession and attack crosses.
One of his biggest strengths is his ability to attack space at speed. He carries the ball powerfully and can move quickly from wide areas into central scoring positions.
His finishing improved considerably during his final season at Vasco. Rather than functioning only as a creative winger, he developed into a consistent goalscoring threat capable of finishing inside and outside the penalty area.
His combination of size, speed and left-footed quality gives him a relatively rare attacking profile and allows coaches to use him in several different roles across the front line.
Key strengths
Powerful ball carrying
Left-footed finishing
Physical strength
Direct attacking runs
Acceleration
Ability to play across the front line
Long-range shooting
Penalty-area movement
Aerial presence
One-on-one dribbling
Transition threat
High long-term potential
