Achraf Hakimi has been crowned Africa’s top football star for 2025, a moment that caps an extraordinary run for both club and country. The Moroccan defender, who has been a standout figure for Paris Saint Germain, claimed the honour ahead of Victor Osimhen and Mohammed Salah after a season that left many describing him as one of the finest players in the world.
His performance across the 2024 to 2025 campaign was exceptional. Hakimi found the net eleven times and provided sixteen assists, numbers rarely seen from someone in his position. His pace, precision and consistency played a major part in Paris Saint Germain’s sweep of major trophies, which included the league title, the domestic cup, the Champions League and the Super Cup. Beyond his attacking spark, he spent more than three thousand four hundred minutes on the field, contributed to multiple clean sheets and earned recognition in both the Champions League and Ligue One seasonal best elevens.
Hakimi has been in the conversation for this award for years, making several shortlists and finishing as runner up in 2024. This latest honour marks a historic achievement, as he becomes the first defender in more than five decades to secure the title. It is a moment that celebrates not only his talent but also his growth into one of the most influential players on the continent.
Zoyols Blog joins the football world in congratulating Hakimi on a remarkable achievement.
