Achraf Hakimi shortlisted for FIFPRO World 11 alongside Messi and Ronaldo

Achraf Hakimi has been included among the 26 finalists for this year’s FIFPRO World 11, alongside football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The prestigious team of the year is selected by almost 20,000 professional footballers from around the world.

Hakimi, the Morocco international right-back, is one of the leading names on the shortlist after an impressive year. He shares the list with some of the biggest players in world football.

FIFPRO will officially announce whether Hakimi has secured a place in the final World 11 on Monday, 9 November.