Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi, 26, spoke in the mixed zone (after Morocco/Tunisia) about his personal ambitions. The Moroccan said he was honored to be named among the contenders for the Ballon d’Or, while stressing the importance of the pleasure he brings to PSG fans and world soccer.
Hakimi “I’m delighted to be among the best in the world”.
“I’m happy that people think I’m capable of winning the Ballon d’Or. It’s the journalists who have to decide who wins it, but it gives me pleasure to be among the best in the world and to give people pleasure.”
Achraf Hakimi’s recognition as one of the world’s top players is testament to his meteoric rise at Paris Saint-Germain. Although the Ballon d’Or is traditionally reserved for strikers, the Moroccan right-back’s versatility and impact on the Parisian game no longer go unnoticed.
His ability to energize the flank, defend rigorously and project forward make him a key element in PSG’s strategy. This individual ambition, far from being a simple personal objective, also reflects the Paris club’s desire to make a lasting impact on the European scene.
By declaring himself “happy” to be recognized at this level, Hakimi is sending out a strong message: PSG now has in its ranks players capable of competing with the world’s elite, and inspiring a new generation of fans and footballers alike.
