Will Brahim Diaz be the next player to win the African Ballon d’Or? According to Marca, the Real Madrid player is “a strong candidate” to win this prestigious trophy.
In an article published this Wednesday, June 5, the daily Marca looked at the Moroccan international’s very good season with Real Madrid, which made him one of the most deserving players to win the Ballon d’Or. African gold 2024, to succeed Nigerien Victor Osimhen.
“The prize will be awarded at the end of the year and Brahim counts as arguments the treble with Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup, La Liga and Champions League) and his debut with the Moroccan selection”indicates the publication, recalling that in fact, the former AC Milan and Manchester City player will make his debut on Friday in an official match with the Atlas Lions against Zambia as part of the World Cup qualifiers. World 2026.
The Atlas Lion achieved the hat-trick this season with Real Madrid. After winning the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga, the Moroccan star lifted the Champions League trophy.
Diaz played 45 matches in the Merengues jersey, with 12 goals and 9 assists, argues “Marca”, noting that the big challenge for the 24-year-old striker is to qualify with Morocco for the 2026 World Cup. and to win the next African Cup which will be played in Morocco.
After a remarkable season with three titles, Brahim Diaz has enough arguments to be in the running for a “historic” African Ballon d’Or, concludes the Spanish newspaper.
