Achraf Hakimi: Moroccan among the 26 FIFPRO World 11 nominees alongside Messi and Ronaldo

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Morocco

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Achraf Hakimi: Moroccan among the 26 FIFPRO World 11 nominees alongside Messi and Ronaldo

Achraf Hakimi is among the 26 players nominated for the 2026 FIFPRO World 11, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Moroccan defender is the only African included in the selection. The nominees are in contention for a place in the FIFPRO world team.

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