Moroccan football sensation Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 CAF African Footballer of the Year, marking a monumental milestone in his already glittering career. The announcement was made on Wednesday night at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco and the football world is buzzing.
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar, who many tipped as the clear favorite heading into the event, claimed the award for the first time, edging out Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah and Nigerian goal machine Victor Osimhen.
Hakimi’s win comes on the back of an extraordinary season for both club and country. The 27-year-old right-back was instrumental in PSG’s dominant run, helping the French champions secure four major trophies:
Ligue 1
UEFA Champions League
Coupe de France
Trophée des Champions
His consistency and versatility stood out as he clocked over 3,400 minutes across all competitions, delivering 6 goals and 4 assists in Ligue 1, and adding 5 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League. His defensive brilliance also helped PSG maintain 10 clean sheets.
These incredible displays earned him spots in the:
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season
Ligue 1 Team of the Season
CAF Team of the Year
Hakimi also finished 6th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, further proving his elite status on the global stage.
With this CAF award, Hakimi officially establishes himself among Africa’s football greats, capping off a year that will live long in the memories of Moroccan fans and football lovers worldwide.
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