Rayan Buifrahi
Belgian footballer
Rayan Buifrahi Khbiez (Arabic: رايان بويفراحي خبيز, romanized: Rāyān Buifraḥī Khbiez; Berber languages: ⵔⴰⵢⴰⵏ ⴱⵓⵢⴼⵔⴰⵃⵉ ⵅⴱⵉⵣ, romanized: Rayyan Buyefraḥi Xbiz; born 13 March 2005) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Challenger Pro League club Club NXT.
Club career
Early years
Buifrahi was born in Brussels, Belgium, to Moroccan parents from Tétouan in northern Morocco. He grew up in Wemmel, near Brussels, before moving to Merchtem. His passion for football began early: "I always had a ball at my feet, even in nursery," he recalled. His enthusiasm for the sport was influenced by his father, a dedicated football fan, with whom he often watched matches alongside his grandfather.
Buifrahi's journey into organised football started when a gym teacher recognised his talent in first grade and suggested his parents enroll him at the local club SC Wolvertem. His impressive performance during a match against a youth team from Anderlecht caught the attention of scouts from the club. Though initially hesitant due to his young age, Buifrahi's parents eventually agreed, allowing him to join Anderlecht's youth academy. He remained with Anderlecht until the age of 12, then caught the eye of another esteemed youth academy, Club Brugge. He remained there until his under-16 years when the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic led him to make a move to Oostende.
Buifrahi showcased exceptional talent during the 2022–23 season with his youth team, scoring 25 goals and providing 17 assists.
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