Achraf Hakimi: "I deserve the Ballon d'Or 2025"

While many expect a showdown between Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, Achraf Hakimi is also dreaming of clinching this prestigious award. At least that's what the Moroccan full-back stated in an interview with Canal+.Named among the nominees alongside eight of his teammates, Achraf Hakimi is convinced he deserves the 2025 Ballon d'Or. "When people put me in the Ballon d'Or debate, it's a dream I never dared to imagine. If I have the chance to win it, I think I deserve it too. After the historic season I've had—there aren't many players who have scored in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final—especially as a defender. People often think I'm a forward or midfielder, but no, I play in a back four and my job is to defend. The stats I've put up this year, they're not those of a typical defender. I believe that when a defender achieves that, he deserves it even more than an attacker." Hakimi explained in his interview with Canal+.