Debate in France: Sébastien Tarrago’s Comments Ignite Controversy—Hakimi Deserves a Higher Ranking Than Dembélé
French analyst Sébastien Tarrago sparked widespread debate after claiming in L’Équipe that Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi deserves to be ranked higher than French player Ousmane Dembélé in the Ballon d’Or race.
Tarrago justified his choice with clear data, emphasizing that Hakimi’s performance was crucial in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, having scored in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals leading up to the final, contributing significantly to the team’s victory.
In contrast, Dembélé managed only a single goal in the recent championship matches, raising questions about the criteria used to rank players.
Many observers argue that comparing the two players highlights Hakimi’s superior direct impact and strong presence in major matches, noting that overlooking this aspect would be unfair to the Moroccan player, who has proven to be one of the best full-backs in the world.
Amid the statistics and opinions, the discussion about the fairness of the Ballon d’Or race continues, but it is clear that Achraf Hakimi’s name is prominently featured among the elite stars of the game.
