Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, star of Paris Saint-Germain, has declared his ambition to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, telling French broadcaster Canal+ he considers himself worthy of the sport’s highest individual honor based on his standout performances last season.
“I think I deserve the Ballon d’Or, especially when you look at my numbers,” Hakimi said. “Very few defenders can match these statistics, and if forwards are crowned for such figures, why not a defender?”
According to L’Équipe, the remarks unsettled PSG’s management, who reportedly asked Hakimi to remove the Ballon d’Or reference from the interview, a request the Moroccan player refused.
Hakimi’s candidacy follows a record-breaking campaign in which he contributed to 27 goals (11 scored, 16 assisted), surpassing Dani Alves’ all-time mark for a defender in a single season.
He also lifted the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, French Cup and French Super Cup with PSG.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.