Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco superstar Achraf Hakimi has been officially crowned the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year, beating strong contenders Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah to the continent’s most prestigious individual football honour.
Hakimi’s victory follows a phenomenal season in which he played a decisive role in PSG’s historic run, helping the French giants secure the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and the UEFA Super Cup. His relentless consistency, leadership, and defensive brilliance earned him widespread recognition across Europe and Africa.
This win is particularly historic: Hakimi becomes the first defender in more than five decades to claim the award, and the first Moroccan to achieve the feat since Mustapha Hadji in 1998. His triumph signals a major shift in how African defenders are appreciated in global football conversations.
The battle for the top honour was one of the most anticipated in recent years. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who had another strong season, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, a perennial contender, were both seen as major threats. But Hakimi’s extraordinary impact on club and country ultimately placed him ahead.
For Morocco, this award crowns an era of inspiring football achievements and cements Hakimi’s status as one of the greatest African players of his generation.
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