Achraf Hakimi finishes 13th in 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings

Achraf Hakimi. AFP or licensors

The Paris Saint-Germain defender finished 13th after a season in which he won four major trophies with his club and lifted the Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco.

On 26/10/2026 at 19h25

Achraf Hakimi, captain of the Atlas Lions and a Paris Saint-Germain fullback, finished 13th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, gradually unveiled on Monday, October 26.

France Football announced Hakimi’s position on Monday, October 26, placing the Moroccan international 13th overall.

Hakimi enjoyed an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain, winning four trophies: Ligue 1, the Champions League, the Champions Trophy and the UEFA Super Cup.

With the Atlas Lions, the Moroccan defender was crowned African champion at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, before reaching the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. He also reached a personal milestone by earning his 100th cap for the national team.

Hakimi finished sixth in last year’s Ballon d’Or rankings.

By Oumeïma Er-rafay
On 26/10/2026 at 19h25