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Hakimi Misses Out as UEFA Announces 2025-2026 Champions League Team of the Season

Hakimi Misses Out as UEFA Announces 2025-2026 Champions League Team of the Season

T.E (Elbotola)
31 May 2026at18:53

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced its Team of the Season for the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League today, Sunday.

The selected squad prominently featured several Paris Saint-Germain players, but notably omitted Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, the Parisian club's right-back.

The UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 Team of the Season is as follows:

Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)

Defenders: Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid)

Midfielders: Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)

Paris Saint-Germain secured the Champions League title after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal, following a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.

What is the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season for 2025-2026?

The UEFA Champions League Team of the Season for 2025-2026 was announced by UEFA, featuring top players. It includes PSG's Nuno Mendes and Marquinhos in defense, and Arsenal's David Raya in goal. Achraf Hakimi was notably absent.

Why was Achraf Hakimi omitted from the Champions League Team of the Season?

Achraf Hakimi was omitted from the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season despite his club, Paris Saint-Germain, winning the title. The selection committee's specific criteria for right-backs this season are not detailed in the announcement.

How did Paris Saint-Germain perform in the 2025-2026 Champions League season?

Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Champions League title for the 2025-2026 season. They achieved victory over Arsenal in the final, which was decided by a penalty shootout after the match ended in a draw.