Hakimi Slice: Without Ballon d'Or, Mbappé remains on the bench

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Hakimi Slice: Without Ballon d'Or, Mbappé remains on the bench

While Ooumane Dembélé was crowned Ballon d'Or 2025 last Monday, the name of Kylian Mbappé continues to be associated with the prestigious trophy. One day win this supreme distinction could even open the doors to a very closed circle: the dream team of their friend Achraf Hakimi.

Invited in the show click on Canal+, the right side of Paris Saint-Germain unveiled its eleven legends. Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, says Ronaldo, make up his offensive trio.

Mbappé future holder?

Asked about the absence of his former PSG teammate, Mbappé, Hakimi hinted that he could appear there in the future. But for that, he will have to win at least one Ballon d'Or.

“He's on the bench, he's going to come back, this is the first change. He's a very great player. When he has won the Ballon d'Or, he will enter the typical team »slipped the native of Madrid with a smile. As a reminder, the captain of the Blues, present for the eighth consecutive year in the top 10, ranked 7th this time, just behind the Parisian defender.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.