Give Hakimi the Ballon d'Or - Former Saudi Arabia coach

Former Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard has advocated that Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi should win the Ballon d'Or.

The Moroccan right-back was a key figure in Luis Enrique’s PSG, winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

Having already won four Ligue 1 titles since joining PSG in 2021, Hakimi’s Champions League victory and strong showing at the FIFA Club World Cup, where PSG finished runners-up to Chelsea, have elevated his status in world football.

Renard, Morocco's 2018 World Cup coach, believes Hakimi's consistent performance merits the Ballon d’Or this season.

"He is one of the best players in the world today. For me, he is the Ballon d’Or of this season because he has been exceptional, consistent, and decisive in all his performances," Renard told Morocco Worldwide News.

"His evolution has been exceptional. From Dortmund to Inter Milan, then to Paris Saint-Germain, he has only joined great clubs, which fully reflects his talent.

"Today, Achraf Hakimi is the best player on the continent. And given his young age, he is far from done adding to his list of achievements," he added.

As the countdown to the 2025 Ballon d'Or continues, the spotlight remains firmly on Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Lamine Yamal.