US EditionMorocco's Achraf Hakimi named African player of the year in Ligue 1
- Achraf Hakimi, a 26-year-old Moroccan defender for Paris Saint-Germain, was named the best African player in Ligue 1 on May 11, 2025, receiving the Marc-Vivien Foé Award in Paris.
- Hakimi earned the award after helping PSG win its 13th Ligue 1 title and advance to the Champions League final, following the footsteps of previous Moroccan winners since 2009.
- He scored four league goals this season and netted a goal in PSG's 2-1 Champions League semifinal win over Arsenal at Parc des Princes, contributing to a 3-1 aggregate victory.
- Hakimi, following in the footsteps of Congolese player Chancel Mbemba, became the second defender to receive the Marc-Vivien Foé Award and expressed pride in having his efforts recognized.
- The award strengthens Hakimi's standing as one of the world's best right-backs as PSG prepares for the French Cup final on May 24 and the Champions League final on May 31 against Inter Milan.
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PSG Defender Achraf Hakimi Named Top African Player in Ligue 1
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