Cherki
Definition
Rayan Cherki is a French professional footballer (born August 17, 2003) who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Manchester City in the Premier League.
Known for his dazzling dribbling, rabona assists, and clutch goals, Cherki has become a fan favorite since joining Manchester City in 2025.
Alternatively, in Peranakan culture of Malaysia (especially Melaka), 'cherki' refers to a traditional card game similar to mahjong, played with a specialized Chinese deck.
As a masculine given name or surname of Arabic origin, meaning 'eastern' or 'sunrise'.
Examples
Rayan Cherki a fait une passe en rabona qui a laissé les défenseurs perplexes, comme s'ils regardaient un magicien sur le terrain.
Rayan Cherki made a rabona pass that left the defenders perplexed, as if they were watching a magician on the pitch.
Avec Cherki à Manchester City, les matchs sont devenus un spectacle où les buts tombent comme des confettis en fin de fête.
With Cherki at Manchester City, matches have become a show where goals drop like confetti at the end of a party.
Les fans hurlent 'Cherki !' plus fort que si leur équipe avait gagné la loterie nationale.
Fans shout 'Cherki!' louder than if their team had won the national lottery.
Cherki a enfilé le ballon dans le petit filet contre Nottingham Forest, prouvant que même les arbres du City Ground tremblent.
Cherki slotted the ball into the bottom corner against Nottingham Forest, proving even the trees at City Ground tremble.