African Player of the Year Shortlist: The Final 5
12 September 2015 - Barclays Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Yaya Toure of Manchester City - Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.
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.