Achraf Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Men’s Football Player of the Year award after an incredible season
Achraf Hakimi has won the 2025 CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year award, concluding an incredible season in which he accomplished both club and international goals. The Moroccan full-back solidified his reputation as one of the best players in the game by helping Morocco qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and playing a significant part in Paris Saint-Germain’s treble-winning campaign.
Because of his exceptional consistency, Hakimi was selected for the 2025 FIFPro World XI, demonstrating his impact on the international scene. He ends a 28-year drought for the North African nation to win the CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year title, making him the first Moroccan to do so since Mustapha Hadji in 1998 and the first defender to do so since Bwanga Tshimen in 1973.
Hakimi’s combination of speed, technical skill, and leadership has made him invaluable for PSG and the Moroccan national team, and this prize acknowledges that. In addition to being a personal victory, his recognition marks a significant turning point for Moroccan football and honors a player who has continuously delivered top-tier performances throughout Europe and Africa.
A pivotal year in his career, Hakimi’s 2025 campaign solidified his standing as one of Africa’s best and most significant football players.
