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A Year of Consistency and Global Respect for Morocco’s Star Right-Back
For Moroccan football fans, Achraf Hakimi continues to carry the nation’s flag among the world’s best. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back has officially been named one of the 26 finalists for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, a recognition decided by professional players across the globe.
The shortlist, released by the international players’ union FIFPRO, covers the period from July 2024 to August 2025. It includes football’s most respected names, from Jude Bellingham to Kylian Mbappé, and once again, a Moroccan defender stands among them. Hakimi’s nomination reinforces both his reputation and Morocco’s growing voice in world football.
Peer Recognition at the Highest Level
Unlike many awards chosen by journalists or coaches, the FIFPRO World XI carries a special weight because it is decided by fellow players. Thousands of professionals voted to determine who deserves a place among the sport’s elite. Being listed among the finalists means Hakimi’s performances have earned the respect of his peers, defenders, forwards, and midfielders who face him week after week.
This marks another chapter in Hakimi’s steady rise since his breakout years at Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan. Now at PSG, his blend of pace, intelligence, and work rate has made him one of the most complete full-backs of his generation.
A Season of Leadership and Stability
The 2024-25 campaign was PSG’s first without Kylian Mbappé, yet Hakimi remained one of the team’s defining figures. His defensive intelligence and attacking surges down the flank gave Paris both rhythm and reliability. He combined tactical discipline with quiet leadership, becoming one of the voices of continuity in a squad under transition.
With the Moroccan national team, Hakimi continues to inspire. Beyond his trademark runs and set-piece precision, his presence sets the tone for younger players who grew up watching him. For many fans, he represents the bridge between Morocco’s golden generation and its future.
A Moroccan at the Heart of World Football
The final FIFPRO World XI will be revealed on November 3, 2025. Whether Hakimi appears in the ultimate eleven or not, being among the finalists is already proof of excellence recognized by the people who understand it best.
For Morocco, his nomination is more than pride, it’s part of a wider story. The country that stunned the world at the 2022 World Cup continues to produce footballers who earn global credibility not through hype, but through discipline and impact.
Hakimi’s calm ambition, season after season, continues to speak for itself. Recognition from the world’s professionals only confirms what Moroccan fans already know: he belongs among the very best.
