Hakimi’s agent hits back at Ballon d’Or controversy

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·19 de agosto de 2025

Hakimi’s agent hits back at Ballon d’Or controversy

Achraf Hakimi, the 26-year-old right-back of Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, recently made headlines by stating that he is a candidate for the Ballon d'Or 2025. His agent, Alejandro Camaño, was invited by Winwinallsport to discuss this topic, and he made some strong statements.

« He is the best player in the world in his position, equaling, if not surpassing, the great historical names. »

« The last six seasons of Hakimi have all proven that he is a decisive player, winning collective titles at the highest level with Real Madrid, Dortmund, Inter, and now PSG. He embodies the evolution of modern offensive play, where a defensive player by position but offensive by nature has given more power to the game of the teams he has played for, including his national team. In my opinion, he is the best player in the world in his position, equaling, if not surpassing, the great historical names.

« It's an honor to share with his PSG teammates, and even with his close friend Dembélé, the chance to win this award. »

For Hakimi, it's an honor to share with his PSG teammates, and even with his close friend Dembélé, the chance to win this award. All the wingers, workers, and fighters should feel represented in him, because they too can aspire to such an important reward. It would be unfair not to recognize the excellence of the work done by PSG, which has allowed so many of its players to be nominated, thanks to a football that their coach has sublimated by prioritizing aesthetics, speed, and, ultimately, the game. This year, PSG has improved the aesthetic quality of its game, and the supporters are happy to see this team across Europe. Hakimi represents a generation of Moroccans who have made a big step forward in international football. And it's not against Dembélé, it's in favor of football, because so many players bring us joy through what we love: FOOTBALL.

Naturally, the agent speaks well of his player. It would be strange if it were otherwise in the media. But it's also very clear that there is some truth in this speech. Hakimi is an exceptional player, both athletically and tactically. He is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in the world. We'll leave the debate to see if he's the number 1, if he's one of the greatest in history. It's a vast subject, and we may not be entirely objective. Like the agent.

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But Hakimi seems to be a candidate for the Ballon d'Or. We don't really understand the controversy created by the player's statements. He was asked a question about it, and he was honest. And quite right. This doesn't mean there's jealousy or problems in the group. They know they're in the running and can have hope. But they'll also know how to understand if someone else imposes themselves, in order to get over the disappointment.

There's no need to look for controversy. The supporters and media should relax a bit on the subject. Let's let PSG move forward, and we'll see the result of the votes.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.