Africa secured representation through two players among the 2025 Ballon d'Or top ten finalists. Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah earned recognition for exceptional club performances during the previous campaign. France Football announced these selections during Monday evening's ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Hakimi captured both the French championship and the European Cup with Paris Saint-Germain across the season. Salah guided Liverpool to Premier League success while claiming the division's scoring crown.
The remaining eight positions featured Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Vitinha, Cole Palmer, Nuno Mendes, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal. Both African representatives...