Ryan Naderi loves being at Rangers. And he’s more than happy to tell anyone who will listen to him.
The winger is currently on international duty with the Czech national team. On Tuesday, he watched the 2-0 defeat to England from the stands. Saturday could see him make his international debut against reigning world champions Spain.
That would represent the latest big step for the 23-year-old, who has enjoyed a rapid rise in recent years.
He joined Borussia Monchengladbach’s U19 side on a free transfer in 2021 but moved to Hansa Rostock in 2024 in a deal worth €950k. his performances there, 13 goals and nine assists in 45 games, earned him his move to Ibrox earlier this year in a €5.5m deal.
Grateful for everything
Since then he’s managed seven goals and six assists in 22 games for Rangers and now he’s on the verge of a debut for his nation. And he’s grateful for everything coming his way.
“It’s hard to describe, it’s very personal for me,” he said.
“First of all, I’m very proud to be here. And I’m proud of myself for where I’ve gone. Football is sometimes incredible, how quickly things can change in it. I’m at Glasgow Rangers, now in the Czech national team… I’m really grateful for that.’
| Ryan Naderi — senior stats, all competitions | 2025/26 | 2026/27 so far |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs | Hansa Rostock / Rangers | Rangers |
| Appearances | 29 | 11 |
| Starts | 21 | 8 |
| Minutes played | 1,811 | 747 |
| Goals | 11 | 4 |
| Assists | 5 | 3 |
| Minutes per goal | 165 | 187 |
In love with Rangers
He’s particularly happy to be at Ibrox after joining Rangers earlier this year. In fact, he can see nothing but positives about life in Scotland.
“The conditions at the club, the fans around it, it’s all fantastic,” he added.
“I don’t know if there’s a bigger connection of fans with the club somewhere in the world. At home games, Ibrox Park lives incredibly.
“It’s hard to describe, history and great emotions are coming into it. These are just the clubs you want to play in and enjoy football to the fullest.”
He’s taking the constant steps up he’s enjoyed in recent year in his stride and insists that the move to Ibrox this year was a great step for his development.
“It was a really big jump (to Rangers),” he concluded.
“Before last season I was returning to the game in Rostock after an injury, the start of the year was not easy. But then came the good games, I started to score goals and got an offer from Rangers in the middle of the season. Incredible.
“The German coach Danny Röhl, who is no longer with the team, made my adaptation there, but the transfer to Rangers was a great step and everything goes on this season. Moreover, I am in the Czech national team.
“Sometimes I can’t believe what’s going on around me, but I try to enjoy every moment. I’m still working on myself and I’m sure I’ve earned everything.”
