Moroccan Achraf Hakimi took 13th place in the 2026 Ballon d'Or, a drop from his 6th position the previous year.
Despite this drop, he appears as the second-best defender in the ranking, proof of his consistency at the highest level with Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team.
Some observers believe he deserved better given his successes, but his place in the top 15 remains a recognition of his impact.
