Rangers’ international picture has shifted again. This update is current as of 29 September 2026. The Ryan Naderi Rangers call-up has taken a fresh turn, with the German-born forward named on a preliminary list by Czech Republic. New signing Minsu Kim has also earned recognition, picked by South Korea for the first time after a strong start at Ibrox.
Rangers international updates: September 2026 status
Two Rangers players carry international interest this month. Naderi, a £5 million forward, sits on Santi Denia’s preliminary list for Czech Republic’s Nations League fixtures. Kim has been picked by South Korea for the first time, following his move from Girona in the summer.
Both developments sit under Derek McInnes at Ibrox. Each player has built domestic form before this recognition arrived. Neither call-up is final. Supporters should treat both as squad news rather than confirmed caps.
Minsu Kim earns first South Korea call-up
Kim has been named in South Korea’s 30-man squad. The friendlies come against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela and Uzbekistan. It is his first senior call, arriving months after his move to Rangers from Girona in the summer.
The selection follows his 3-0 derby victory over Celtic, where Kim made his first Old Firm start and lasted 74 minutes in the Premier Sports Cup win. Interim head coach Robert Moreno explained his approach to selection:
Performance is the top priority. I hope the South Korean players realise that they are being watched all the time. It is their current skills, not what happened in their past, that will bring them the opportunity to be selected for the national team.
Moreno’s comments point to form, not reputation, driving the call-up.
Santi Denia targets Ryan Naderi for Nations League
Naderi’s place on Denia’s preliminary list keeps the Ryan Naderi Rangers story moving. The Czech Republic head coach is considering him for the Nations League fixtures. The German-born forward joined Rangers for £5 million. He has built his case through form at Ibrox.
Naderi previously turned down an approach from Bulgaria. He chose instead to focus on settling into Scottish football under McInnes. Full detail on that decision sits in the original Ryan Naderi report.
What happens next for Rangers’ international stars
Neither call-up is confirmed as final. Naderi remains on a preliminary list rather than a named squad, and Denia has yet to settle on his group for the Nations League fixtures. Kim’s place in Moreno’s 30-man roster looks firmer, but final team selections for each friendly are still to come.
Rangers fans will watch both situations closely through October. McInnes may face selection decisions of his own if either player is needed for extended international duty during the autumn window.
