Yacine Brahimi Named 2014 BBC African Footballer of the Year
Yacine Brahimi has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2014, succeeding Ivorian star Yaya Touré, who had dominated the award in recent years. The Algerian playmaker was chosen by BBC viewers worldwide, finishing ahead of Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.
🌍 A Stellar Year for Brahimi
The 24-year-old Algerian international impressed fans and pundits alike with a brilliant season across club and country:
⭐ Best African in La Liga while at Granada, before moving to FC Porto for €10 million.
⚽ Scored a hat-trick in his Champions League debut for Porto in September.
🔥 Netting four goals in the Champions League so far.
🌎 Key figure in Algeria’s historic run to the World Cup Round of 16 in Brazil 2014.
Came off the bench early in the tournament and quickly became a starter under Vahid Halilhodzic.
Part of the Fennecs squad that pushed Germany to extra time in a heroic 2-1 defeat.
🗣️ Brahimi’s Reaction
“I am very happy to receive this award. It’s an award that represents all of Africa, so I’m really happy.”
A technically gifted midfielder known for his dribbling and flair, Brahimi becomes the first Algerian to win the prestigious BBC award, joining a list of African football icons. His recognition marks a new chapter for North African football and highlights the rising impact of Algerian players on the international stage.
