Ballon d'or 2025: Achraf Hakimi finally speaks out about his 6th place finish | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi appeared at a press conference this Tuesday ahead of the Barcelona vs PSG showdown tomorrow. The Moroccan star opened up about the 2025 Ballon d'Or.

Ever since September 22, Achraf Hakimi's 6th-place finish in the 2025 Ballon d'Or ranking has stirred controversy. But the Moroccan international has taken it in stride. Addressing the topic during a press conference this Tuesday, on the eve of the Champions League clash against FC Barcelona, the Atlas Lion expressed satisfaction with his ranking despite his high ambitions over recent months.

"I don't see it as a disappointment. It's an honor to be among the 30 best players in the world. Sixth place—I've never thought about that in my life. My priority is team trophies; it's you who talk about the individual awards. I'm proud of this sixth place and I want to keep working hard to, who knows, climb even higher in the rankings," declared Achraf Hakimi.