French star Paul Pogba, midfielder for Monaco, has nominated Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi among his personal list of the top five players in the world for 2025, praising the remarkable level he has shown with Paris Saint-Germain both domestically and in Europe this season.

During a live broadcast on Twitch alongside famous American content creator Speed, Pogba revealed his favorite list for the Ballon d'Or, which included Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembele.

Pogba said about Dembele: "I fully support him; he won the Champions League and scored crucial goals. If he doesn't win it now, he will never win it."

Conversely, Pogba expressed great respect for Achraf Hakimi's performance, pointing out his significant impact this season with Paris Saint-Germain, describing him as one of the top defenders in the world.

Hakimi's nomination by a star like Pogba reflects the status the Moroccan player has attained in global football, especially after his decisive performances in the Champions League and his contribution to Paris Saint-Germain reaching the advanced stages.