Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi has said he is very happy that football fans consider him a genuine contender for this years Ballon dOr.
Hakimi said it was an honor for him to be considered as a candidate to win the top individual award.
The Morocco international has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the sports.
Speaking after recently helping PSG in their 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders in the FIFA Club World Cup, Hakimi said via Africa Top Sports:
If people think I am a candidate for the Ballon dOr, I am very happy its a pleasure, an honor for me.