Yassir Zabiri has scored seven goals in his first eight matches for Racing de Santander in the Spanish league this season, matching the goal tallies of elite forwards Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. RMC Sport reported that the 21-year-old Moroccan forward, currently on loan from Stade Rennais, has quickly emerged as an unexpected contender near the top of the Spanish scoring charts while helping his newly promoted club find its footing.
Racing de Santander Loan Forward Emerges in Spain
The fast-paced start for Zabiri includes a hat-trick against Elche in his very first league start, followed by a two-goal performance against Alavés. RMC Sport noted that finding a player from a newly promoted club on the early scoring leaderboard represents an unusual storyline in La Liga, where Real Madrid and Barcelona forwards typically dominate the statistics. Zabiri also earned his first senior international cap for Morocco during the autumn international break.
Raphinha Leads the Spanish Scoring Race
While Zabiri maintains an impressive scoring rate, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha commands a clear lead at the top of the goalscoring charts. RMC Sport reported that the Brazilian attacker has accumulated 12 goals and three assists in league play, driving Barcelona to an unbeaten start across all competitions. Barcelona currently holds a five-point advantage over Atlético Madrid and Real Betis after the opening eight matches of the campaign.
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Stade Rennais Loan Agreement and Future Decisions
Zabiri joined Racing de Santander on loan from French club Stade Rennais during the summer transfer window. According to RMC Sport, if the young forward maintains his current scoring form throughout the remainder of the season, Racing de Santander could initiate discussions with the Ligue 1 club regarding a permanent transfer arrangement.
Racing de Santander Match Schedule
Racing de Santander continues its league campaign looking to build on two early victories in the top flight. The club’s next fixture will test whether Zabiri can sustain his scoring output against established defensive units in the division.
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