Forbes Lists Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz Among Most Valuable Arab Footballers
Hakimi, who has been making national and international headlines for his stunning performances with PSG, ranks first on the list with a market value of $93.6 million.
Fobres also briefed its audiences on the Atlas Lion, who has been contributing to PSG's success since 2021.
'He became the second African player to win the UEFA Champions League with two different clubs in 2025,' Forbes wrote, noting that he also secured his fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title with PSG in the 2024-2025 season.
Forbes also listed a series of allocations Hakimi received throughout his journey, including the 2025 Prix Marc-Vivien Foe award, which he received in May of this year.
Hakimi earned respect as the best right back in the world, and many international stars and legends are backing his bid for Ballon d'Or this year.
In addition to Hakimi, Forbes ranked Diaz fourth on the list with a market value of $46.8 million. The Atlas Lion, who plays for Real Madrid, scored six goals and made six assists from 55 appearances in all competitions with Real Madrid.
Alongside Hakimi and Diaz, Forbes's ranking included Egyptian player Omar Marmoush second on the list, with a market value of $87.8 million, followed by Mohamed Salah with a market value of $58.5 million.
The fifth name on the list is Rayan Ait Nouri, an Algerian-French player, who plays for Manchester City. His market value stands at $41 million, according to Forbes. Tags: Achraf HakimiAchraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappe
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