“Achraf Hakimi deserved the 2025 Ballon d'Or”: Ali Bencheikh speaks out! (Video) | OneFootball

A prominent Algerian voice backs Achraf Hakimi

Ballon d'Or: Algerian legend defends Achraf Hakimi

Ali Bencheikh's latest media appearance did not go unnoticed. Known for his sharp analysis, the former MC Alger maestro, now a pundit for Qatar's Al-Kass channel, surprisingly shifted his focus from the Algerian national team to… Achraf Hakimi. As a guest on the show AlMajliss, he made his stance on the 2025 Ballon d'Or race crystal clear.

According to Bencheikh, this year's verdict should have crowned the Moroccan full-back:

Currently undergoing rehabilitation after a dangerous tackle from Luis Díaz in the Champions League, Hakimi is racing against the clock to be fit in time for Morocco’s opening match at AFCON 2025, set to kick off in just two weeks. A rapid recovery could further amplify the narrative around his influence and stature.