Achraf Hakimi earns another FIFPRO World 11 selection

Morocco international Achraf Hakimi has been named in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, earning another place among the world’s best players in a vote by fellow professionals.

The Paris Saint-Germain right-back was named in the team on Monday, 9 November. FIFPRO said 19,806 men’s players from 73 countries voted, judging performances from 4 August 2025 to 19 July 2026.

Players voted for their top three in each of four positions. The leading goalkeeper and the three highest-ranked defenders, midfielders and forwards earned places, with the final spot going to the remaining outfield player with the most votes.

The announcement also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the World 11 for the first time since 2023. The Argentine extended his record to 18 selections, while Spain’s Lamine Yamal became the first player to make the team twice before turning 20.

Hakimi’s recognition comes in the week Morocco resume their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Niger. The Atlas Lions lead Group A after winning both of their opening matches. They face Niger in Casablanca on Friday, 13 November, before the sides meet again in Rabat on Tuesday, 17 November.