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Africa d'Or 2025: vote for the best African player of the year

Foot Africa launches Africa d'Or 2025, an exciting new series of votes dedicated to the African players who have defined this footballing year. For this inaugural edition, the debate is clear: who has been the best African player of the year, considering club performances, impact with the national team, and influence on the biggest stages?

Six names naturally rise to the top after a rich, intense, and at times, historic 2024-2025 season. Established stars, national team leaders, stat machines—but above all, players who carried their teams when it mattered most. The choice is yours.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Once again, Mohamed Salah played above the rest. At Liverpool, the Egyptian was the engine behind a thoroughly controlled season. Decisive almost every week, he racked up the stats without ever seeming to break a sweat. His impact went far beyond the numbers, as he dictated the Reds' attacking tempo.

Premier League champion, dressing room boss, natural leader on the pitch—Salah reminded everyone he remains a world reference at his position. For Egypt, he continued to lead with the same consistency, guiding his country through crucial moments, never hiding when the pressure was on.

Sadio Mané (Senegal)

Sadio Mané may not have delivered the most spectacular club season of his career, but his efficiency was ruthless. In Saudi Arabia, he showed up when it mattered, all while remaining a constant leader on the pitch.

But it was at AFCON 2025 that Mané truly left his mark. The real conductor for the Lions, he embraced his role as the main man, the guide, and the finisher. When the heat was on, everyone looked to him. A captain's tournament, logically rewarded with the best player award.

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)

AFCON 2025 could have been the crowning moment of a perfect year. Instead, it turned out to be a frustrating chapter for Achraf Hakimi, hampered by injuries and a lost final that left a bitter aftertaste.

But reducing his year to that disappointment would be a mistake. At club level, Hakimi delivered an outstanding season with PSG. Offensive impact, consistency, work rate, leadership—the Moroccan full-back redefined his role. His team honors speak for themselves, as do his individual accolades. Rarely has an African defender weighed so heavily on an entire season.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)

Victor Osimhen simply dominated his league. In Turkey, the Nigerian striker imposed his will through sheer power, blistering speed, and a clinical eye for goal. Match after match, he turned games on their head almost single-handedly, establishing himself as the man to beat.

For Nigeria, he stepped up at AFCON with top-level performances, even if the Super Eagles fell just short of the final. The only blot: the collective failure in World Cup qualifying. But individually, Osimhen delivered a campaign of the highest caliber.

Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)

Serhou Guirassy reached a new level. By joining Dortmund, he went from being a good striker to a proven top-level finisher. In both the Bundesliga and Champions League, he scored goals with impressive regularity, smashing several records along the way.

With Guinea, he held things together during World Cup qualifiers, often leading the line alone. Even without an AFCON run, his year stands out for the consistency and quality of his performances on the big European stage.

Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)

Bryan Mbeumo made a real leap forward. In the Premier League, he established himself as a complete forward—able to score, create, and trouble even the strongest defenses. His progress has taken him to a new level, culminating in a major transfer.

For Cameroon, his contribution wasn't always visible on the scoresheet, but his work behind the scenes was invaluable. Mbeumo embodies this new generation of African talent—imposing themselves through consistency and tactical intelligence more than by isolated flashes of brilliance.

Six profiles, six journeys, six unforgettable seasons. Everyone has their own truth. Africa d'Or 2025 is underway.