# Kris Boyd Knows He’s Just Seen a Future Legend: Nicolas Raskin’s Rangers Masterclass vs Hibs
In the cauldron of Ibrox Stadium, where Rangers’ faithful demand nothing less than dominance, Nicolas Raskin delivered a performance that silenced doubters and ignited dreams. The 2-0 victory over Hibernian on September 20, 2025, wasn’t just three points salvaged amid fan protests—it was the coming-of-age of a midfielder Kris Boyd, Rangers’ talismanic former striker turned pundit, hailed as a “future legend.”
Boyd, never one to mince words, watched from the Sky Sports studio as Raskin returned from a three-game exile with the ferocity of a man possessed. The Belgian dynamo, signed for £1.7 million from Standard Liege in 2022, anchored the midfield like a colossus, his vision and tenacity carving open Hibs’ defense. It was Raskin’s precise through-ball in the 28th minute that unlocked the Easter Road visitors, setting up Bojan Miovski for the opener. Later, his thunderous header sealed the win, a goal born of sheer will and aerial prowess that belies his 5’9″ frame.
“This kid’s got it all,” Boyd declared post-match, his voice laced with the gravelly conviction of a man who’s seen legends forged. “Gritty, gifted, and now scoring screamers—Raskin’s not just filling a spot; he’s the heartbeat. Tie him down, Rangers, before Europe comes calling.” It’s high praise from Boyd, who earlier this year urged the club to fend off suitors for the 23-year-old, whose contract runs until 2027 but whose stock has skyrocketed after a season of goals and assists.
Raskin’s journey hasn’t been linear. Dropped amid form dips under Philippe Clement’s predecessors, whispers of a “pale shadow” lingered after labored showings, like the October 2024 slog at Hibs. Yet, under new boss Russell Martin, he’s reborn—relentless pressing, 92% pass accuracy, and a knack for the spectacular. Against Hibs, he covered 11 kilometers, won 78% of duels, and bossed the engine room alongside Mohamed Diomande, proving Boyd’s June prediction of a “big future” at Ibrox.
For Rangers, mired in title-race turmoil, Raskin’s emergence is manna. As protests echoed pre-kickoff, his display quelled the storm, a reminder that youth can heal old wounds. Boyd nailed it: this wasn’t a fluke; it’s the dawn of a legend. If Raskin sustains this, Celtic will quake, and Europe will beckon. At Ibrox, they’ve just glimpsed immortality.
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