Rangers fans have made their minds up on new signing Ryan Naderi after watching him against Queens Park

Rangers fans have made their minds up on new signing Ryan Naderi after watching him against Queens Park

Rangers fans have quickly made up their minds on new signing Ryan Naderi following his impressive performance against Queen’s Park in the Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at Ibrox.

The 22-year-old German striker, who joined from Hansa Rostock on transfer deadline day in a deal reportedly worth around £4.7 million, was handed his first start by manager Danny Röhl. Naderi wasted no time announcing himself, heading home the opener after just eight minutes to set the tone for a dominant display.

What followed was a masterclass from the new No. 9. He added a second goal early in the second half with a clinical finish, contributing to Rangers’ emphatic 8-0 victory. His movement, aerial presence, and composure in front of goal stood out against Championship opposition, even if the tie was always likely to favor the hosts.

Supporters, initially cautious about the fee for a player from Germany’s third tier, have been won over almost instantly. Social media and fan forums buzzed with praise, with many describing Naderi as looking “every inch the £5m and more” and a “wrecking ball” up front. Comments highlighted his physicality, finishing, and how he offered the focal point the attack has sometimes lacked.

The brace, combined with his earlier cameo debut in the 5-1 league win over Kilmarnock, has sparked huge optimism. Fans see echoes of proven goalscorers in his style—strong, direct, and clinical—while appreciating his hunger to prove himself at Ibrox.

While it’s early days and tougher tests await in the Premiership title race, the Queen’s Park rout has convinced the Rangers faithful: Naderi is the real deal. The Ibrox roar for their new striker suggests he’s already earning cult status. If he maintains this form, he could become the missing piece in Röhl’s attacking puzzle.