Although he placed sixth in the final standings and previously expressed that defenders ought to receive more acknowledgment, Hakimi maintained a positive demeanor. As noted by sports analyst Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, he emphasized an attitude of gratitude rather than disappointment, stating that individual accolades are secondary to team success.
Fabrizio remarked:
I’m not disappointed by not winning it, at all. It’s already very good to be in the top 10. I don’t think about the individual trophy but about the collective trophies
Last season, Hakimi’s statistics were noteworthy. In the 2024–25 season, he recorded 27 goal contributions, with 11 goals and 16 assists, surpassing any defender in European history and breaking Dani Alves’ long-held record. His contributions were fundamental to PSG’s remarkable achievement of a quadruple, securing victories in Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, and, most significantly, the UEFA Champions League.
He also achieved a milestone as the first defender to score during the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final of the competition. However, when the final rankings were released on September 22, he found himself trailing behind Ousmane Dembélé (1,380 points), Lamine Yamal (1,059), Vitinha (703), Mohamed Salah (657), and Raphinha (620). Hakimi secured 484 points, which is commendable, although some fans and analysts felt that Salah’s position was unmerited.
For Hakimi, the conversation is settled. His immediate concern is the upcoming clash with Barcelona and aiding PSG in their title defense. He left the press conference with a smile, clearly focused on the task ahead.
