Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers has been included in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week following his standout performance against Fenerbahçe.
Sincetook over as manager, Dessers has been in superb form, scoring in three consecutive games and adding an assist to his tally.
His ability to combine physicality with technical skill has made him a focal point of their offensive play.
The Nigerian international played a pivotal role in Rangers’ 3-1 victory over José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Thursday.
He opened the scoring for the Light Blues just six minutes into the game before setting up Vaclav Černý for their second goal before halftime.
Rangers’ dominant display saw three of their players earn a spot in the Europa League Team of the Week.
Alongside Dessers, Černý and Nicolas Raskin were also recognized for their contributions.
Černý netted twice, while Raskin controlled the midfield, ensuring Rangers maintained their grip on the game.
The 30-year-old striker has now scored 22 goals across all competitions this season, cementing his importance to Ferguson’s side.
His form has been crucial in Rangers’ European campaign, with the team now on the brink of securing a place in the quarterfinals.
With the return leg at Ibrox, Rangers cannot afford to relax. Fenerbahçe will come out fighting, but Dessers’ recent form suggests he could be the difference-maker once again.
His movement, finishing, and link-up play will be vital as Rangers aim to secure qualification to the quarterfinals.
On the international front, Dessers has been included in Nigeria’s provisional squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
With the final squad yet to be named, Dessers will be hoping that his red-hot form for Rangers earns him a place in the final list.
