Brahimi fended off opposition from Cameroonian duo, Clinton N’jie and Vincent Aboubakar to win the coveted prize for the emerging talent of African football.
The 24-year old had a stellar churning out some fine performances for both club and country.
Brahimi is a member of the new generation taking Algeria to dizzy heights. The 24-year old opened his account for new club, FC Porto, with a hat-trick in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League against BATE Borisov of Belarus.
His performance with Granada saw him being the best African Player in La Liga for the 2013-2014 season.