Achraf Hakimi wins 2025 African Footballer of the Year

Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year, marking a major milestone in his career and a proud moment for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back picked up the award after an outstanding season that saw him shine for both club and country.

This is Hakimi’s first time winning the top continental prize. He was chosen by a panel of experts and leading African football journalists, many of whom considered him the clear favourite going into the ceremony.

Hakimi’s season with PSG was nothing short of remarkable. He played a key role in the club’s historic run, helping them secure four major trophies: Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions. His overall performance also earned him sixth place in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.

Throughout the season, he was a constant presence on the pitch, clocking more than 3,400 minutes in all competitions. In Ligue 1, he delivered 6 goals and 4 assists, and in the Champions League, he added 5 goals and 4 assists. His defensive contributions were just as impressive, helping PSG finish with 10 clean sheets.

His consistency earned him spots in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, the Ligue 1 Team of the Season, and the CAF Team of the Year.

Hakimi, now 27, edged out Egyptian star Mohamed Salah and Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to claim this year’s top honour.