In a historic victory, Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the winner of the 2025 African Ballon d’Or, becoming the first player from his nation to claim the prestigious award in over 25 years. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back earned this honor following a dominant season where he lifted every major trophy, including the UEFA Champions League. Hakimi was not just a defensive stalwart; he was a decisive force on the attack, scoring crucial goals in the Champions League knockout stages and finishing the campaign with an impressive tally of 11 goals and 17 assists. His phenomenal performances even propelled him to a remarkable sixth-place finish in the global Ballon d’Or ranking. Hakimi had narrowly missed out on the African award last year to Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman. Hakimi had promised to return stronger, and this win sees him fulfill that promise.
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