African Player of the Year Shortlist: The Final 5

Yacine Brahimi (Porto and Algeria)

Brahimi is the holder and has had another great year with Porto

Looking to win the award for the second time in a row, Brahimi is an exciting player who has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League. He dominated the midfield when Porto faced Chelsea earlier in the season, and a move to the London club is a rumour that won’t go away. The Algerian’s immense dribbling talent is only bettered by the world’s best in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, so don’t be surprised if the 25-year-old were to retain his crown.

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