Loaned out by Rennes without an option to buy, Morocco international striker Yassir Zabiri, 21, has 9 goals in 12 Liga matchdays with Racing Santander. He had played only 42 minutes for the Breton club since January.
Nine goals in twelve Liga matchdays: that is Yassir Zabiri’s record, at 21, with Racing Santander. According to ESPN’s figures, only Raphinha, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal have scored more than him in La Liga this season.
The contrast with the start of his year is striking. Since January, the striker has played only 42 minutes for Rennes, who loaned him to Santander without an option to buy. His playing time in Brittany therefore contrasts sharply with his output in Spain.
A hat-trick, a brace and a goal at Malaga
The Moroccan scored a hat-trick against Elche in August, then a brace against Alavés. He also scored the winner in the 2-1 victory at Malaga, and found the net against Barcelona, Valencia and Espanyol, again according to ESPN.
For a player loaned out without an option to buy, that output deserves to be highlighted. Only Raphinha, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal have done better than him in La Liga this season.
A promoted side with the leakiest defence
Racing Santander, newly promoted, have the worst defence in the league with 30 goals conceded. In that context, Zabiri has been involved in more than half of the 17 goals his team have scored in La Liga, according to ESPN.
These figures show both the striker’s attacking contribution and his team’s defensive fragility.
From the U20 World Cup to the senior national team
His rise did not start this season. With Morocco, Zabiri was crowned U20 world champion in 2025: he scored both goals in the final, won 2-0 against Argentina, and received the tournament’s Silver Ball, ESPN recalls. He then made his debut for Morocco’s senior team earlier this year.
What happens next is a matter for Santander and Rennes. La Liga resumes after the international break, and the Breton club must decide at the end of the season between selling him and integrating him into the squad.