Iqraam Rayners (born 19 December 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for South African Premier Division side Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team. He is regarded as one of the best strikers in South Africa.
Rayners played youth football with Kenpark United before joining Santos at under-17 level. He made his debut for them during the 2014âÂÂ15 season. He played for Stellenbosch before joining SuperSport United in summer 2020 after signing a pre-contract agreement in January 2020. Rayners returned to Stellenbosch FC in 2023 and used to wear the number nine jersey.
On 22 August 2024, Mamelodi Sundowns signed Rayners from Stellenbosch on free transfer.
In June 2025, he was included in Mamelodi Sundowns' squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. On 17 June 2025, Rayners scored the only goal in the FIFA Club World Cup to secure Mamelodi Sundowns' first-ever victory over South KoreaâÂÂs Ulsan HD. It was also Sundowns's first victory for an African side after EgyptâÂÂs Al Ahly drew their opener while Esperance of Tunisia lost to Flamengo. On 21 June 2025, Rayners scored his second goal in FIFA Club World Cup, making him the first South African player to score two goals in one FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
Stellenbosch
Mamelodi Sundowns
Individual