Rayan Kolli

Rayan Kolli
Kolli in 2025
Personal information
Full name Rayan Jawad Kolli
Date of birth (2005-02-10) 10 February 2005
Place of birth Hounslow, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Queens Park Rangers
Number 26
Youth career
2013–2023 Queens Park Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Queens Park Rangers 53 (9)
International career
2023– Algeria U20 5 (3)
2025– Algeria A 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:58, 22 March 2026 (UTC)

Rayan Jawad Kolli (born 10 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers. Born in England, he represents Algeria at senior level.

Club career

Kolli signed for the Queens Park Rangers youth academy aged eight.[1] He signed his first professional contract for the club in January 2023.[2]

Kolli featured for Queens Park Rangers U18 in a 3–1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur U18 in the third round of the FA Youth Cup on 29 December 2022. During the match, he created several attacking opportunities and had a close-range effort blocked early in the game as QPR progressed to the next round.[3][4]

On 16 August 2023, he came on as a substitute in the 64th minute to make his professional debut in the first round of the EFL Cup against Norwich City.[5]

On 7 December 2024, Kolli scored his first senior goals with a brace in a 3–0 victory over Norwich City, a first home league victory of the season for the Rs.[6]

On 4 January 2026, Kolli scored a brace in a 3–0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in his first appearance since August after being snubbed from the first team squad by manager Julien Stephan.

At the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, Kolli officially joined the first team dressing room after reaching 1800 professional minutes played.[7]

International career

Born in England, Kolli is of Algerian descent. He was called up to the Algeria under-17 squad for the 2021 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, but the tournament was cancelled.[8]

Kolli made his senior debut for Algeria in their Algeria ‘A’ side’s 3–0 win over Palestine.

Personal life

Kolli was born in London and is of Algerian descent.[9] He joined the academy of Queens Park Rangers at the age of eight and has described progressing through the club's youth system as a major part of his upbringing. This led to him becoming a supporter of the club. [10]

Kolli is a Muslim.[11]

Outside football, Kolli has spoken about the importance of family support during his development as a player.[12]

Style of play

Kolli primarily plays as a forward but is also capable of operating as a winger or attacking midfielder. He has been noted for his dribbling ability, close control, movement, and work rate both in and out of possession.[13]

During his breakthrough into the Queens Park Rangers first team, Kolli received praise from head coach Martí Cifuentes for his energy, pressing, and versatility across the front line.[14]

Kolli has also been recognised by supporters for his direct attacking style and confidence when taking on defenders.[15]

Honours

  • Queens Park Rangers Young Player of the Year: 2024–25[16]
  • Queens Park Rangers Academy Player of the Year: 2023–24[17]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Queens Park Rangers 2023–24[18] Championship 1000010—110
2024–25[19] Championship 2041100—215
2025–26[20] Championship 2350011—246
Career total 5391121—5611

References

  1. ↑ "One Of R Own: Rayan Kolli". QPR.
  2. ↑ "Rayan Kolli signs pro deal". Queens Park Rangers F.C. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Youngsters suffer extra-time defeat in FA Youth Cup". Tottenham Hotspur. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Tottenham Hotspur U18 (1) – QPR U18 (3)". Independent Rs. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Queens Park Rangers vs Norwich City. Carabao Cup First Round". Sky Sports.
  6. ↑ "Queens Park Rangers 3–0 Norwich City: Kolli scores twice in home win". BBC Sport. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Rayan Kolli player profile". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Interview: Rayan Kolli (QPR FC)". ALGERIA FC. 20 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "Rayan Kolli player profile". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "One Of R Own: Rayan Kolli". Facebook. Queens Park Rangers F.C. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Rayan Kolli – Player Feature". TikTok. Nujum Sports. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  12. ↑ "Interview: Rayan Kolli". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Rayan Kolli player profile". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Cifuentes backs Kolli to fill Chair role for QPR". West London Sport. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Kolli stars as QPR beat Norwich". West London Sport. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "QPR end-of-season award winners confirmed". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Academy award winners announced". QPR FC. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Rayan Kolli in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Rayan Kolli in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Rayan Kolli in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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