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Rayan Cherki is Muslim. During Ramadan 2025 he helped distribute meals for students and people in need at the Othmane mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon. His mother’s family is from Biskra, Algeria, and his father has Italian and Algerian roots.
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Status | Reported: public Ramadan charity at a mosque; no formal statement |
| Full name | Rayan Cherki |
| Born | August 17, 2003, Lyon, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Profession | Footballer (attacking midfielder), Manchester City and France |
| Family background | Mother Abla Cherki, from Biskra, Algeria; father Fabrice, of Italian and Algerian descent |
What Religion Is Rayan Cherki?
Cherki is a Muslim. He rarely talks about religion in interviews, but his faith became visible in March 2025, when he joined volunteers at a mosque in Villeurbanne during the last nights of Ramadan.
Ramadan Charity in Villeurbanne
On March 27, 2025, the 27th night of Ramadan, Cherki, then at Olympique Lyonnais, took part in a meal distribution at the Othmane mosque in Villeurbanne. The meals were for students and people in need. Regional newspaper Le Progrès reported his words: “It’s important to help, to give back what I’ve been given.”
Algerian and Italian Family Roots
Cherki was born and raised in Lyon. His mother, Abla, has roots in Biskra in eastern Algeria, and his father, Fabrice, has Italian and Algerian ancestry. Those roots made him eligible for Algeria and Italy, but he chose France and made his senior debut for Les Bleus in 2025, the same year he joined Manchester City.
FAQ
Is Rayan Cherki Muslim?
Yes. He is Muslim and volunteered at a mosque during Ramadan in 2025.
Is Rayan Cherki Algerian?
He is French, born in Lyon, with Algerian roots on his mother’s side and Italian and Algerian roots on his father’s.
Which country does Rayan Cherki play for?
France.
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Sources
- Le Progrès: Rayan Cherki takes part in a mosque's Ramadan meal distribution
- Footboom: Rayan Cherki's charitable act shines during Ramadan
- EssentiallySports: Rayan Cherki's ethnicity, religion and nationality
- Wikipedia: Rayan Cherki
Last updated: September 24, 2026.
