Rayan Aït-Nouri
Defender #21
Age 24 years
Nationality Algeria
Birth Country France
Market Value €40M
Career
MC
◀ 2025 Manchester City from Wolves
MC
2025 Manchester City from Wolves
W
2021 Wolves from Angers
W
2020 Wolves from Angers
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Rayan Aït-Nouri is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Manchester City. Evidence: 1.7 Interceptions/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (75/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Light And Agile.
Rayan Aït-Nouri Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 20%
Weight 15%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 31%
Weight 19%
Experience 39%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 61
Shooting 11
Defense 44
Workrate 75
Passing 37
Key Strength 75 Workrate
Area to Watch 11 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Rayan Aït-Nouri this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid | 93' | 6.6 | - | - | 100 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | West Ham 1-1 Manchester City | 60' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City | 23' | 6.6 | - | - | 77 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 77' | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 68 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 94' | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 94' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham | 93' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | 103' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City | 70' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Manchester City 2-0 Galatasaray | 91' | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Manchester City 2-0 Wolves | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Manchester City | 92' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City | 15' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 5' | - | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Rayan Aït-Nouri's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €40.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q4'25)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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Rayan Aït-Nouri is Manchester City's Silver Wall, arriving at the Etihad as a cornerstone for their defensive evolution. Following a high-profile move from Wolves in 2025, the Algerian international is building his body of work in one of the world's most demanding tactical setups.
Evidence of his defensive utility is clear, operating as a consistent Wall across 7 appearances. In 285 minutes on the pitch, he has earned the INTERCEPTOR badge by averaging 1.6 interceptions per 90, proving he can read the game brilliantly. An Intensity score of 90 highlights a relentless engine that powers his side's defensive transitions. While his current form of 47 suggests he is finding his feet in a new system, he is maintaining a consistent level that promises long-term stability as his reliability band transitions from emerging to established.
With a market value rising to €40M, Aït-Nouri represents a significant investment in Balance. His trajectory suggests he will be a vital asset in the title race as he continues to adapt to the Stakes of elite European football.