Rayan Cherki Inscribes History In Debut Season
Rayan Cherki has written his name into the record books, becoming the first player in the Premier League era to reach 10 open-play assists in a debut season since Eden Hazard (11) in the 2012/13 campaign.
The French playmaker has lit up English football with his creativity, vision, and fearless attacking intent. From threaded passes in tight spaces to game-changing final balls, Cherki has quickly established himself as one of the league’s most exciting creative forces.
Reaching double figures in open-play assists is no small feat, especially in a debut season where adaptation is often the biggest challenge. Yet Cherki has not just adapted — he has thrived.
His numbers place him in elite company, with Hazard’s 2012/13 campaign long regarded as one of the finest creative debut seasons in Premier League history.
For Manchester City FC and their fans, Cherki’s emergence represents more than just statistics — it signals the arrival of a new attacking star capable of shaping big moments on the biggest stage.
As the season progresses, one thing is clear:
Rayan Cherki isn’t just settling in… he’s taking over.