Marc-Vivien Foé Prize 2025: Discover the list of 12 nominees

The Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, which annually honors the best African player in Ligue 1, has just unveiled its list of 12 finalists for the 2025 edition. As always, this selection highlights the African talents who have made their mark.

RFI and France 24 announced this Tuesday, April 1st, the list of 12 finalists for the Marc-Vivien Foé Prize 2025. This year, the jury, composed of 100 journalists specializing in African and European football, has selected an eclectic panel. With solid defenders, creative midfielders, and prolific attackers, choosing the successor to Chancel Mbemba promises to be a tough decision.

A mix of youth and experience

The 2025 list reflects the current dynamics of Ligue 1, where promising talents emerge alongside established players. The 12 finalists for the 2025 edition are:

1. Himad Abdelli (Algeria – Angers SCO / Midfielder / 25 years old)
2. Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco – AS Monaco / Forward / 20 years old)
3. Lamine Camara (Senegal – AS Monaco / Midfielder / 21 years old)
4. Habib Diarra (Senegal – RC Strasbourg / Midfielder / 21 years old)
5. Yahia Fofana (Ivory Coast – Angers SCO / Goalkeeper / 24 years old)
6. Amine Gouiri (Algeria – Olympique de Marseille / Forward / 25 years old)
7. Evann Guessand (Ivory Coast – OGC Nice / Forward / 23 years old)
8. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco – Paris Saint-Germain / Defender / 26 years old)
9. Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal – Olympique Lyonnais / Defender / 29 years old)
10. Moses Simon (Nigeria – FC Nantes / Forward / 29 years old)
11. Abdoulaye Touré (Guinea – Le Havre AC / Midfielder / 31 years old)
12. Hamed Junior Traoré (Ivory Coast – AJ Auxerre / Midfielder / 25 years old)

Lydiane N'Po |

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