Top 5 favourites to win the African Player of the Year Award

Aston Villa v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Aston Villa v Liverpool FC - Premier League

#3 Hakim Ziyech - Ajax, Morocco

Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax: Group H - UEFA Champions League
Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax: Group H - UEFA Champions League

The Dutch-born attacking midfielder was one of the primary reasons for Ajax's success last season. A crafty and skilful player, 2019 has been Hakim Ziyech's breakout season. The midfielder was involved in over 25 goals in 49 appearances for Ajax last season, and he was one of their best players as the team reached the Champions League semi-finals.

Ziyech was prolific in both the Eredivisie and the Champions League. He was selected as one of the 20 best players in the UEFA Champions League for the 2018–19 season.

The midfielder chose to represent Morocco over the Netherlands in 2016, and he has 2 goals in 5 appearances for his national team this year.

Aged only 26, Ziyech is starting to show the world how good he is, and it might not be long before a big club comes calling. He deserves to finish in the top 3 this season.

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