Former Spanish goalkeeper Santiago Canizares tipped Achraf Hakimi to be the leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Highlighting Hakimi’s stunning performances during the season, the former goalkeeper stressed that the Atlas Lion had an impressive season with PSG.
He also tipped Vitinha as one of the contenders who should enter the race for the Ballon d’Or.
“Achraf had an impressive season. Vitinha is PSG’s leader in terms of play. In my opinion, the race should be between Vitinha and Achraf,” Tribuna quoted the former Valencia goalkeeper as saying.
The Morocco star made headlines recently after scoring the opening goal during PSG’s 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
Following his impressive performance, Hakimi has been named as part of the UEFA Champions League Team of the season after his contribution to PSG’s historic run to win the European title.
The Moroccan full-back is one of seven PSG players named in the squad, alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué.
In May, he was also named the best right-back in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season.
Hakimi has reunited with his national teammates for their upcoming friendly games against Benin and Tunisia.
