Ballon d’Or: Algerian legend defends Achraf HakimiA heavyweight Algerian voice backs Achraf HakimiBallon d’Or: Algerian legend defends Achraf HakimiAli Bencheikh’s latest media appearance has not gone unnoticed. Known for his sharp analysis, the former MC Alger maestro, now a consultant for Qatari channel Al-Kass, surprisingly shifted his focus from the Algerian national team to discuss… Achraf Hakimi. As a guest on the show AlMajliss, he delivered a clear-cut stance regarding the race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.For Bencheikh, this year’s verdict should have seen the Moroccan full-back crowned:”The Ballon d’Or this year, which was awarded to Dembélé, should have gone to Achraf Hakimi. He reached a very high level.”🇩🇿 Ali Bencheikh et Ammar Jemal 🇹🇳 via AlMajliss :“Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦, 𝗖’𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗨𝗜 𝗤𝗨𝗜 𝗠𝗘́𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 le Ballon d’Or France Football 2025, sans aucun doute. Il a atteint un niveau incroyable.” pic.twitter.com/pupSK2wK1c— FRMF Xtra (@FRMFXtra) December 6, 2025Currently undergoing rehabilitation after a dangerous tackle from Luis Díaz in the Champions League, Hakimi is now in a race against time to be fit before Morocco’s opening match at AFCON 2025, scheduled in just two weeks. A lightning-fast recovery could further fuel the narrative around his influence and stature.