Achraf Hakimi tipped as top favourite for 2025 Ballon d'Or by this coach | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi, 26, right-back for Paris Saint-Germain, is presented by Hervé Renard, a renowned 56-year-old selector, as a serious candidate for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. In an interview with the media outlet 360, Renard praises the Moroccan's consistency and decisive impact, highlighting his major role in PSG's performances.

Achraf Hakimi, thanks to his exceptional performances at Paris Saint-Germain, clearly deserves to be in the running for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. However, it remains difficult for a full-back, even one as influential as him, to win this trophy historically reserved for attackers and offensive midfielders. Their offensive role generates more visibility and statistical impact, key criteria for voters.

Hakimi embodies a new profile of a modern full-back, capable of weighing in as much in attack as in defense, which could eventually disrupt this tradition. For now, despite his undeniable talent, the Parisian must contend with this historical bias in the most prestigious individual competition. It remains to be seen if voters will dare to crown one of the best players in the world currently.

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