Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football CAF, capping an exceptional season for both club and country.
The Paris Saint-Germain right-back claimed the award for the first time, selected by a panel of experts and leading African football journalists.
Meet past CAF Player of the Year winnersHakimi entered the ceremony as the overwhelming favourite following a historic campaign with PSG, helping the club secure four major titles: Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, the Coupe de France, and the Trophee des Champions. He also placed sixth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings.
