The Atlas Lions captain and Paris Saint-Germain full-back ranked thirteenth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or. This nomination rewards an exceptional season marked by a quadruple with his club and an African title.
International recognition continues for top-level Moroccan football stalwarts. Gradually revealed this Monday, 26 October during the prestigious 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony organized by France Football, the final ranking places Achraf Hakimi in thirteenth position globally. The right-back and Atlas Lions captain thus confirms his lasting presence among the world’s footballing elite. Having previously ranked sixth in the preceding edition, the Moroccan defender once again stands out for his consistency at the top and his major role in the collective achievements of both his club and the Morocco national team.
A historic quadruple in Parisian colors
This thirteenth-place finish crowns a particularly brilliant 2025–2026 campaign in terms of collective silverware. In the Paris Saint-Germain jersey, Achraf Hakimi was one of the key architects of a memorable quadruple featuring victories in Ligue 1, the Trophée des Champions, the UEFA Super Cup, and above all, the Champions League in the final played in Munich. His performances at right-back and his decisive attacking contributions allowed the Paris club to dominate European football throughout the season.
Proven leadership within the Moroccan national team
On the international stage, Achraf Hakimi continued to write the finest chapters of national football in the Kingdom’s colors. The Moroccan national team captain led the Atlas Lions to the ultimate title at the 2025 AFCON hosted in Morocco, before guiding his team to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. During this memorable year, the defender also reached a major symbolic milestone by celebrating his hundredth cap in the national shirt, cementing his status as a legend of Moroccan sport.
