""It is really a proud moment for me to win this prestigious award," Hakimi said. "This trophy is not just for me, but all the strong men and women who have dreams of being a footballer in Africa. And for those that always believed in me since I was a child, that I would be a professional footballer one day. I would like to thank them all.""
"My gratitude goes to my family, my teammates, and everyone who works with me every day, on and off the field. Your trust, dedication, and support make me stronger and allow me to grow. Thank you... pic.twitter.com/ZssdnZ2T55 Achraf Hakimi (@AchrafHakimi) November 19, 2025"
"The PSG fullback was instrumental in the final, opening the scoring in an unforgettable 5-0 romp over Inter Milan in May. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe presented Hakimi with the award, an honor for a defender that hasn't been achieved since Zaire (now DR Congo) center-back Bwanga Tshimen won it in 1973."
Achraf Hakimi was named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at a ceremony in Rabat after topping the voting ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen. Hakimi secured five trophies with Paris Saint-Germain, including the club's inaugural UEFA Champions League, and opened the scoring in PSG's 5-0 final win over Inter Milan. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe presented the award, marking the first defender winner since Bwanga Tshimen in 1973. Ghizlane Chebbak became the first Moroccan woman to win the women's African Footballer of the Year, and Bubista was named Coach of the Year after guiding Cape Verde to their first World Cup.
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