Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has been named on the shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain.
The 26-year-old right-back featured in 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing 16 assists. In Ligue 1, he made 25 appearances, netting four times and delivering eight assists.
Hakimi played a key role in PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph, contributing to nine goals, and was named in the Club World Cup team of the tournament.
Nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ⤵️@AchrafHakimi@PSG_inside@EnMaroc#ballondor pic.twitter.com/iLI2ykFSUW
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) August 7, 2025
His 27 goal contributions this season set a new European record for a defender, surpassing the previous tally held by Dani Alves.
The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan player also won the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé, awarded to the best African player in Ligue 1.
Other nominees include Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Cole Palmer and Lamine Yamal.
