Yassir Zabiri has become Racing Santander's standout performer with six goals in his first seven matches, directly contributing six points to the team's tally. Club president Manolo Higuera has lavished praise on the young Moroccan forward, stating that "Yassir Zabiri will mark an era in international football".
The 21-year-old arrived on a season-long loan from Stade Rennes without a purchase option. His impact was instant, featuring a hat-trick in the win over Elche and a brace against Deportivo Alavés. His most recent strike came in the emphatic 2-7 victory at FC Barcelona's Camp Nou.
Born in Marrakech, the forward had already shown his global pedigree by finishing as joint-top scorer at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup, netting a brace in the final to secure the title for Morocco against Argentina. After starting his career at Union de Touarga and moving to Famalicão, he signed with Rennes until 2029 before this loan move to Santander.
His contribution is key for a Racing side sitting 16th in La Liga with seven points. With eleven goals scored and twenty-one conceded, the team is looking to stays and Zabiri's form is central to that.
The next challenge is an away trip to 13th-placed Osasuna on October 18th. With Zabiri in hot form, the Cantabrian side heads into the match unbeaten in their last five league games.
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