Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri has been included in Transfermarkt’s Ideal XI for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, to be hosted in Morocco. The renowned football statistics and market value website unveiled its selection, highlighting players expected to make a significant impact at the tournament.
Aït-Nouri, the talented left-back currently playing for English side Wolverhampton Wanderers, was chosen as the ideal left-back, with Transfermarkt estimating his market value at €40 million. His inclusion underscores his growing reputation and importance to both club and country.
The Ideal XI features a blend of established stars and emerging talents from across the continent. Alongside Aït-Nouri, the team includes Senegalese goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf (€9 million), Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi (€80 million), Burkinabé center-back Edmond Tapsoba (€35 million), and Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande (€45 million) completing the defense.
The midfield comprises Cameroonian Carlos Baleba (€60 million) and Senegalese Pape Matar Sarr (€35 million), providing a dynamic and creative engine.
The attack is spearheaded by a fearsome trio of Nigerian Victor Osimhen (€75 million), Nigerian Ademola Lookman (€40 million), Cameroonian Bryan Mbeumo (€75 million), and Burkinabé Dango Ouattara (€35 million), promising goals and excitement.
Algeria, drawn into Group E, will begin their AFCON campaign against Sudan. The Desert Foxes will then face Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea in their subsequent group matches.
The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the round of sixteen, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase.
