'Reminds me of Muller' – Naderi proving worth in Rangers revival: news

‘Reminds Me of Muller’: Ryan Naderi Proving His Worth in Rangers’ Premiership Revival

Ryan Naderi has turned early skepticism into acclaim at Ibrox, emerging as a pivotal figure in Rangers’ Scottish Premiership resurgence. Signed from Hansa Rostock for £4.7 million, the versatile forward faced initial pressure to adapt quickly to Scottish football, but his tactical maturity and tireless work ethic have silenced critics.

The high praise linking Naderi to German icon Thomas Müller originated from Rangers manager Danny Röhl, who noted the striker’s unorthodox movement, sharp pressing, and knack for finding open space in congested penalty boxes. Like Müller’s renowned Raumdeuter role, Naderi combines off-the-ball intelligence with high defensive work rate, disrupting opposing backlines and carving out opportunities for his teammates.

Naderi cemented his status with a decisive performance in the Old Firm derby, netting the winning goal in a 1–0 triumph against Celtic. Beyond his goalscoring contributions, his defensive intensity and positional flexibility have provided tactical balance to Röhl’s system, solidifying his role as a key contributor in Rangers’ league campaign.