Achraf Hakimi Named 2025 African Player of the Year

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Achraf Hakimi capped off an incredible year with a historic honor. The PSG and Morocco right-back won the 2025 African Player of the Year award, beating two of Africa’s biggest stars — Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen. The award places him at the very top of African football after an outstanding season for both club and country.

Hakimi stood out for his consistency, leadership, and attacking impact. He was a key piece for PSG all season and shined with the Moroccan national team, proving once again why he’s one of the most complete full-backs in the world. The award celebrates not just his stats, but the influence he brings to every match.

His competition was tough. Salah had another strong campaign with Liverpool, and Osimhen continued to dominate Napoli’s attack. But the CAF ultimately rewarded Hakimi’s full-season performance and his consistency on both the club and international stage.

His presence at the top of European football — and his impact worldwide — confirms his status as a global figure in the African game.

Hakimi wraps up a world-class season

The African Player of the Year award crowns a year where Hakimi showed maturity, leadership, and control of his position. His influence at PSG and his performances in major international moments carried major weight in earning him Africa’s biggest individual honor.

Hakimi celebrated the achievement with pride, fully aware of what it means for his career and for Morocco. This award adds to his growing list of accomplishments and solidifies him as one of the most important players of his generation.

Hakimi finishes 2025 at the top of African football — and this award confirms his place among the best players in the world.