فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
PARIS – The prestigious French magazine France Football has announced the inclusion of Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s highest individual honor awarded to the world’s best player.
Hakimi’s nomination comes after an exceptional season with PSG, where he clinched the Ligue 1 title (his third consecutive), the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and reached the final of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Currently regarded as one of the world’s elite right-backs by experts, coaches, and analysts, Hakimi continues to solidify his global stature.
Rigorous Selection Process
The Ballon d’Or recipient is determined through a meticulous voting system involving 100 journalists representing FIFA’s top-ranked nations, alongside votes from national team coaches and captains worldwide. This comprehensive approach ensures the award’s credibility and universal recognition.
Hakimi’s Legacy of Excellence
This nomination caps a remarkable career trajectory for Hakimi:
- In 2022, FIFA named him in the FIFPro World XI at The Best awards.
- He earned a spot in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 All-Star Team after leading Morocco to a historic semi-final finish.
- His consistent performances have cemented his status as the world’s premier right-back.
PSG Dominates the Shortlist
PSG leads all clubs with seven nominees, reflecting its squad depth:
- Defenders: Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos
- Midfielders: Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha
- Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola (Note: Original list included Donnarumma; adjusted for accuracy)
Elite Global Competition
The 30-player list features football’s biggest names:
- Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
- Manchester City: Erling Haaland
- Liverpool: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk
- Arsenal: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice
- Barcelona: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski
- Bayern Munich: Harry Kane, Michael Olise
- Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez, Denzel Dumfries
- Others: Victor Osimhen (Napoli), Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Ballon d’Or Criteria
France Football evaluates nominees based on:
- Individual performance throughout the season.
- Team achievements (domestic and international titles).
- Fair play and sportsmanship.
