Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi has said he is very happy that football fans consider him a genuine contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Hakimi said it was “an honor” for him to be considered as a candidate to win the top individual award.
The Morocco international has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the sports.
Speaking after recently helping PSG in their 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders in the FIFA Club World Cup, Hakimi said (via Africa Top Sports):
“If people think I am a candidate for the Ballon d’Or, I am very happy; it’s a pleasure, an honor for me.
“I am in great shape, I feel good. I think I had a magnificent season.”
Hakimi, who joined PSG from Italian giants Inter Milan in July 2021, is expected to compete with the likes of Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
