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Achraf Hakimi (Arabic: أشرف حكيمي; Arabic pronunciation: [aːʃ.raːf ħaːkiˈmiː]; born 4 November 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Morocco national team. Known for his pace and attacking ability, Hakimi is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.[5][6][7]
Key Information
At club level, Hakimi began playing for Real Madrid Castilla in 2016 and was promoted to the first-team in 2017. He was sent on a two-year loan deal to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, winning the DFL-Supercup in 2019. He then signed with Serie A side Inter Milan for a reported fee of €43 million, helping the club win the 2020–21 Serie A title, their first in 11 years. Paris Saint-Germain then signed him in 2021 for a reported fee of €68 million.[8] At PSG, Hakimi has won four Ligue 1 titles, and contributed to the club's first-ever UEFA Champions League title in 2025, scoring the first goal against his former club Inter Milan, in a match that ended 5–0 for PSG.
Hakimi was capped by Morocco at the under-20 level, before making his senior international debut in 2016 aged 17. He was chosen in Morocco's squads for the FIFA World Cup twice (in 2018 and 2022), the Africa Cup of Nations three times (in 2019, 2021, and 2023), and was one of three overage players selected for the 2024 Summer Olympics team. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he led Morocco to make history as the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals.[9] Hakimi ranked 6th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, marking the highest-ever ranking for a Moroccan player.[10]
Early life
[edit]Hakimi was born on 4 November 1998, in Madrid, Spain, to Moroccan parents. His father, Mohamed, was a street vendor, and his mother, Saida, worked as a housewife.[11] Hakimi grew up in Getafe belonging to the Community of Madrid, where his family faced economic challenges.[12] At the age of 8, Hakimi joined Colonia Ofigevi, a local football club, where he began his football journey. His talent was quickly noticed, and in 2006, he joined Real Madrid's youth academy.[13][14] He spent several years developing his skills in the academy, initially playing as a winger before transitioning to his more familiar role as a right-back.
Club career
[edit]Real Madrid
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Hakimi made his debut for Real Madrid in the first match of the 2016 International Champions Cup, a 3–1 loss against Paris Saint-Germain.[15] He subsequently returned to the B team, making his senior debut on 20 August 2016 by starting in a 3–2 Segunda División B home win against Real Sociedad B.[16]
Hakimi scored his first senior goal on 25 September 2016, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw at Fuenlabrada.[17]
On 19 August 2017, Hakimi was promoted to the main squad as a backup to Dani Carvajal and Nacho, and was assigned the number 19 jersey.[18] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 1 October, starting in a 2–0 home win over Espanyol.[19] He scored his first La Liga goal on 9 December 2017 in a 5–0 win against Sevilla.[20] On 12 May 2018, he scored his second goal against Celta Vigo in a 6–0 win.[21] In the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, he made two appearances under the age of 18 as Madrid won the title, their third consecutive and 13th overall.[22] He thus became the first Moroccan to win the European Cup/UEFA Champions League and the third Moroccan player to reach the final, after Redouane Hajry and Mehdi Benatia.
Loan to Borussia Dortmund
[edit]On 11 July 2018, Hakimi signed for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a two-year loan deal.[23][24] He scored his first goal for the club in a 7–0 victory over 1. FC Nürnberg on 27 September.[25] He provided three assists in a single match for the first time in his career against Atlético Madrid, in his first Champions League appearance for Dortmund.[26] Hakimi scored a brace against Slavia Prague in the group stage of the Champions League on 2 October 2019, his first goals in the competition.[27] On 5 November 2019, Hakimi scored another brace in the second half to turn a 2–0 defeat against Inter Milan to a 3–2 win at the Westfalenstadion.[28]
In February 2020, Hakimi set a Bundesliga speed record when he was clocked at 36.48 km/h (22.67 mph) in a match against Union Berlin, beating the old league record which he had set against RB Leipzig three months prior at 36.2 km/h (22.5 mph).[29] On 31 May, after scoring in the club's 6–1 away win over SC Paderborn, he removed his shirt to reveal a shirt with the message "Justice for George Floyd".[30] His teammate, Jadon Sancho, revealed a similar shirt after scoring as well.[31]
Inter Milan
[edit]On 2 July 2020, Hakimi signed for Serie A club Inter Milan on a five-year contract,[32] with a reported fee of around €40 million.[33] He made his debut on 26 September and provided an assist in a 4–3 win against Fiorentina in the Serie A.[34] He scored his first goal for the club in the subsequent league game against Benevento, which Inter won 5–2.[35]
Paris Saint-Germain
[edit]Hakimi signed for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on 6 July 2021 on a five-year contract.[36] The transfer fee paid by PSG was reported by The Guardian to be an initial €60 million, potentially rising by €11 million in add-ons.[37] Hakimi made his Ligue 1 debut on 7 August, playing the entire ninety minutes and scoring his first goal for the club against Troyes.[38] He received his first red card in a 0–0 draw against Marseille on 24 August.[39] On 22 September, Hakimi scored twice in a 2–1 victory against Metz.[40] In his first season at PSG, he won a Ligue 1 title, his second league title in a row.[41]
On 14 February 2023, Hakimi was nominated for the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO World 11.[42][43] On 19 September 2023, Hakimi scored a goal in a 2–0 victory against his former club Dortmund in the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League, thus earning a spot on the UEFA's Team of Week.[44][45] On 1 November 2023, Hakimi was nominated for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year by CAF.[46]
On 24 October 2024, Hakimi along with his international teammate Soufiane Rahimi, were nominated for the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award.[47][48] On 8 February 2025, he extended his contract with the club until 2029.[49]
On 7 May 2025, Hakimi scored PSG's second goal in a 2–1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, securing their place in the final for the second time in the competition's history.[50] On 24 May, he netted a goal in a 3–0 win over Reims in the Coupe de France final.[51]
On 31 May, he opened the scoring in the Champions League final, contributing to a dominant 5–0 victory over his former club Inter Milan.[52] He became the second Moroccan to play a European Cup/Champions League final (after Hajry Redouane in 1988 with Benfica), the first Moroccan (and seventh African) to score in a European Cup/Champions League final,[53] and the second Moroccan ever (after Ayoub El Kaabi in the 2024 Europa Conference League final) to score in an UEFA club competition final.[54] Hakimi's performances across the season led to him emerging as a contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.[55][56][57]
International career
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After representing Morocco at under-17 and under-20 levels,[58] Hakimi made his debut for the under-23s on 5 June 2016, in a 1–0 friendly win over Cameroon U23s.[59] He made his full international debut on 11 October 2016, coming on as a substitute for Fouad Chafik in a 4–0 win against Canada.[60] He scored his first international goal on 1 September 2017, netting the fourth in a 6–0 home routing of Mali.[61]
In May 2018, he was named in Morocco's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and on 4 June he was named in the final 23-man squad for the tournament.[62][63]
Hakimi was also called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.[64] He started all of his matches in the group stages.[65][66] He scored from a free kick in a 2–2 draw against Gabon.[67] He started in the round of 16 against Malawi, scoring a free kick in the 70th minute to earn his team a 2–1 victory.[68]
On 10 November 2022, Hakimi was named in Morocco's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[69][70] He scored the winning penalty with a panenka style shot in a shoot-out against Spain (his birth country) in the round of 16, securing a place for his country in the quarter-finals and ultimately paving the way for his team to reach the semi-finals of the competition as the first African nation to do so in history.[71] Morocco was also the first Arab country to reach the semi-finals, and the second Muslim one after Turkey in 2002.
On 28 December 2023, Hakimi was amongst the 27 players selected by coach Walid Regragui to represent Morocco in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.[72][73] He scored a goal in a 1–1 group stage draw against DR Congo.[74] In the round of 16, he missed a penalty in a 2–0 loss to South Africa.[75]
On 4 July 2024, Hakimi was included in the Moroccan Olympic football team for the 2024 Olympics in France as one of their three overage players and was selected as captain for the team.[76] He recorded an assist and a goal in victories against Iraq and the United States respectively.[77][78] He scored again in Morocco's 6–0 win over Egypt in the bronze medal match.[79]
In May 2025, Achraf Hakimi was the favorite for the RFI "Marc-Vivien Foé" prize, which he ended up winning.[80]
In October 2025, Hakimi's Morocco broke the world record for the longest winning streak in international football, surpassing Spain's previous mark of 15 consecutive victories. With a 1–0 win over Congo in Rabat, they extended their unbeaten run to 16 in all competitions, including World Cup qualifiers and friendlies.[81]
Hakimi has captained the team since the end of 2024 due to the absence of Hakim Ziyech.
Style of play
[edit]Upon signing for Borussia Dortmund, Hakimi was profiled as a quick, dynamic and powerful right-sided attacking full-back or wing-back, who is tactically and technically adept and capable of playing long accurate passes from defence. Trained as a winger, he can also play as a defender due to his physical presence.[82][83] He has been frequently described as one of the best right-backs in the world.[5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Hakimi is a Muslim who has performed the Umrah to Mecca multiple times. He speaks Spanish, Darija (Moroccan Arabic), French and English.[citation needed]
Hakimi was married to Spanish actress Hiba Abouk from 2020 until 2023. She is of Tunisian descent. The couple have two sons, born in 2020 and 2022.[84][85] On 27 March 2023, Abouk released a statement on her Instagram account confirming that the couple had previously separated, and that they were awaiting divorce proceedings.[86][87] It was reported that Abouk requested more than half of Hakimi's assets and fortune, although the assets are allegedly held in his mother's name.[88] The claim was later disproven as fake news.[89][90][91]
Following Hakimi's performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a football stadium in Ksar el-Kebir was named after him.[92] He was named Arab Sportsman of the Year for 2022 at the Joy Awards in Riyadh.[93]
On 3 March 2023, Hakimi was indicted by an investigating judge in Paris over an allegation of rape of a 24-year-old woman, and placed under judicial supervision.[94] He was banned from contacting his alleged victim but allowed to leave French territory.[95] Hakimi's lawyer, Fanny Colin, has stated that his client strongly denies these allegations.[96]
In October 2023, together with PSG players Randal Kolo Muani, Ousmane Dembélé and Layvin Kurzawa, Hakimi was handed a one-match suspension for participating in offensive chants following a victory against rivals Marseille.[97][98]
On 12 October 2023, Hakimi, Didier Drogba, Mikel John Obi and Sadio Mané were selected as Draw Assistants for the Final Draw of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023.[99][100]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 25 October 2025[101]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2016–17 | Segunda División B | 28 | 1 | — | — | — | 28 | 1 | |||
| Real Madrid | 2017–18 | La Liga | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Borussia Dortmund (loan) | 2018–19 | Bundesliga | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5[c] | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | |
| 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 33 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8[c] | 4 | 1[e] | 0 | 45 | 9 | |
| Total | 54 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 12 | ||
| Inter Milan | 2020–21 | Serie A | 37 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | — | 45 | 7 | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8[c] | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 41 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8[c] | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 39 | 5 | |
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11[c] | 1 | 1[f] | 0 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17[c] | 4 | 8[g] | 2 | 55 | 11 | |
| 2025–26 | Ligue 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 1[h] | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
| Total | 118 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 187 | 27 | ||
| Career total | 245 | 36 | 23 | 2 | 67 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 349 | 49 | ||
- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hakimi and the second or maternal family name is Mouh.
- ^ Includes Copa del Rey, DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia, Coupe de France
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance in FIFA Club World Cup
- ^ Appearance in DFL-Supercup
- ^ a b c Appearance in Trophée des Champions
- ^ One appearance in Trophée des Champions, seven appearances and two goals in FIFA Club World Cup
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
International
[edit]- As of match played 14 October 2025[102]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 88 | 11 | |
- As of match played 6 June 2025
- Morocco score listed first, score column indicates score after each Hakimi goal.[102]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 September 2017 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco |  Mali |
4–0 | 6–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | [61] |
| 2 | 19 November 2019 | Intwari Stadium, Bujumbura, Burundi |  Burundi |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | [103] |
| 3 | 13 November 2020 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco |  Central African Republic |
1–0 | 4–1 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | [104] |
| 4 | 12 June 2021 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco |  Burkina Faso |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [105] |
| 5 | 6 October 2021 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco |  Guinea-Bissau |
1–0 | 5–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | [106] |
| 6 | 18 January 2022 | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, Cameroon |  Gabon |
2–2 | 2–2 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | [107] |
| 7 | 25 January 2022 | Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, Cameroon |  Malawi |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | [108] |
| 8 | 29 March 2022 | Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco |  DR Congo |
4–0 | 4–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | [109] |
| 9 | 21 January 2024 | Laurent Pokou Stadium, San-Pédro, Ivory Coast | DR Congo |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | [110] |
| 10 | 12 October 2024 | Honor Stadium, Oujda, Morocco | Central African Republic |
3–0 | 5–0 | 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | [111] |
| 11 | 6 June 2025 | Fez Stadium, Fez, Morocco |  Tunisia |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | [112] |
Honours
[edit]Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid
- Supercopa de España: 2017[114]
- UEFA Champions League: 2017–18[115]
- UEFA Super Cup: 2017[116]
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2017[117]
Borussia Dortmund
Inter Milan
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2021–22,[120] 2022–23,[121] 2023–24,[122] 2024–25[123]
- Coupe de France: 2023–24,[124] 2024–25[125]
- Trophée des Champions: 2022,[126] 2023,[127] 2024[128]
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25[129]
- UEFA Super Cup: 2025[130]
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2025[131]
Morocco Olympic
Individual
- African Youth Player of the Year: 2018,[133] 2019[134][135]
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: September 2018,[136] November 2018,[137] December 2019[138]
- Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2019–20[139]
- UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI: 2019[140]
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2024–25[141]
- Globe Soccer Awards Best Young Arab Player of the Year: 2019[142]
- Joy Awards Arab Sportsman of the Year: 2022[143][144]
- Lion d'Or African Footballer of the Year: 2024[145]
- Ghana Football Awards Best African International: 2025[146]
- ESM Team of the Year: 2020–21[147]
- France Football Africa Team of The Year: 2018,[148] 2019,[149] 2020,[150] 2021[151]
- IFFHS All-time Morocco Men's Dream Team[152]
- IFFHS Africa Team of The Year: 2020,[153] 2021,[154] 2022,[155] 2023,[156] 2024[157]
- IFFHS Men's World Team: 2021,[158] 2022[159]
- CAF Team of the Year: 2019,[135] 2023,[160] 2024[161]
- Africa Cup of Nations Team of The Tournament: 2021[162]
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2020–21[163]
- FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2022[164]
- UMFP Best Moroccan player abroad: 2020–21,[165] 2021–22,[166] 2024–25[167]
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2022–23,[168] 2023–24,[169] 2024–25[170]
- Prix Marc-Vivien Foé: 2024–25[171][172]
- The Athletic Ligue 1 Team of the Season: 2023–24[173]
- The Athletic European Men's Team of the Season: 2024–25[174]
Orders
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Early life and background
Upbringing in Spain
Achraf Hakimi was born on November 4, 1998, in Madrid, Spain, to Moroccan immigrant parents, Hassan Hakimi and Saida Mouh.[12][13] His family had relocated from a small village near Casablanca, Morocco, to the Getafe suburb of Madrid seeking better opportunities.[14] The Hakimi household faced economic hardship typical of many North African immigrant families in Spain during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Hakimi's father working as a street vendor and his mother employed as a house cleaner.[14][15] They resided in a modest home in Getafe, where Hakimi spent his early childhood immersed in a blend of Moroccan cultural traditions and Spanish daily life, including exposure to multiple languages.[13] This environment shaped his formative years amid the challenges of poverty and integration in an urban working-class setting.[15] From a young age, Hakimi displayed a passion for football, playing in local streets and parks in Getafe, which served as an outlet amid the family's "difficult moments."[15] His upbringing in Spain positioned him for early involvement in the country's youth football system, though his family's Moroccan roots later influenced his international allegiance.[16]Family heritage
Achraf Hakimi is of full Moroccan descent with Arab heritage, with both parents originating from Morocco before immigrating to Spain. His father hails from Oued Zem in central Morocco's Khouribga Province, while his mother comes from Ksar el-Kebir in the northern Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.[17] This heritage underscores Hakimi's strong cultural ties to Morocco, influencing his decision to represent the national team despite eligibility for Spain through birth.[13] The family's relocation to Madrid occurred amid economic difficulties in Morocco, part of a larger wave of Moroccan migration to Europe for better opportunities in the late 20th century. Settling in the Getafe area, they faced modest living conditions reflective of many immigrant households, with Hakimi's parents supporting the family through low-wage labor—his mother as a cleaner and his father as a street vendor.[18][14] Hakimi's father, Hassan Hakimi, described Morocco's 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final qualification as "an achievement for all Arabs," underscoring the family's identification with Arab heritage.[19] Hakimi himself has expressed identification with Arab heritage, stating in a 2025 interview, "I don’t know if I’m the most important Muslim or Arab figure; there’s Salah, too," in response to questions about his influence as a Muslim and Arab public figure.[20]Youth and early professional career
Real Madrid youth academy
Hakimi joined Real Madrid's youth academy, known as La Fábrica, in 2006 at the age of eight, after playing for local club CD Colonia Ofigevi.[1][21] Born in Madrid to Moroccan parents, he had been immersed in the city's football culture from a young age, which facilitated his early integration into the club's developmental system.[22] Over the subsequent decade, Hakimi progressed methodically through Real Madrid's age-group teams, honing his skills as a versatile right-sided player capable of contributing both defensively and in attack.[13] He trained alongside notable academy peers, including Luca Zidane, forming partnerships that spanned multiple youth levels and emphasized tactical discipline alongside technical proficiency.[23] Coaches, such as Luis Miguel Ramis who oversaw him for six months, observed his aggressive, forward-thinking style early on, which prioritized overlapping runs and crossing ability over purely defensive duties.[23] By 2016, at age 17, Hakimi had advanced to Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team competing in Spain's third tier, marking the culmination of his academy tenure.[1] During this phase, he accumulated competitive minutes in senior-level matches, preparing for potential first-team integration, though specific youth trophies from lower age groups remain undocumented in primary records.[22] His time at La Fábrica instilled a professional work ethic, with Hakimi later crediting the academy for over 12 years of foundational development that shaped his career trajectory.[24]Senior debut and Borussia Dortmund loan
Hakimi made his senior debut for Real Madrid on 1 October 2017, substituting in at halftime for the injured Dani Carvajal during a 2–0 La Liga home win against Espanyol.[25][26] The 18-year-old right-back completed the full second half without conceding, earning praise for his composure in a high-pressure first-team environment under coach Zinedine Zidane.[13][26] On 9 December 2017, Hakimi scored his first goal for Real Madrid's senior squad, netting in the 43rd minute of a 5–0 La Liga rout of Sevilla and becoming the sixth African player to achieve the feat for the club.[27][28] Across the 2017–18 season, he featured in nine La Liga matches (eight starts, 757 minutes), scoring twice, with additional appearances in the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey, totaling limited but impactful minutes amid competition from established defenders.[29] To secure regular playing time and further development, Real Madrid loaned Hakimi to Borussia Dortmund on 11 July 2018 for an initial two-year term.[30][31] The 19-year-old Morocco international adapted swiftly to the Bundesliga, evolving into a dynamic right-back known for his speed and crossing ability, while contributing offensively with goals and assists.[32] Key highlights included a brace in Dortmund's 3–2 UEFA Champions League comeback win over Inter Milan on 5 November 2019, and victory in the 2019 DFL-Supercup.[33] Over 74 appearances during the loan, he recorded 12 goals and 17 assists, crediting the move with holistic improvements in his defensive positioning, stamina, and decision-making.[34][32]Club career
Inter Milan
Hakimi joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a permanent transfer on 2 July 2020, for a reported fee of €40 million plus €5 million in potential add-ons.[35] Under manager Antonio Conte, he quickly established himself as the first-choice right-back, contributing to the team's attacking transitions with his pace and crossing ability.[36] In the 2020–21 Serie A season, Hakimi made 37 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 8 assists overall across competitions, including key contributions such as a goal in a 2–0 win over Crotone on 1 May 2021 that positioned Inter near the title.[37][38] His overlapping runs and defensive recoveries were instrumental in Inter's title-winning campaign, ending an 11-year drought with 91 points and a 12-point lead over second-placed AC Milan.[4] Hakimi also featured in the Coppa Italia, reaching the final but losing 2–1 to Juventus on 19 May 2021, and in the UEFA Champions League, where Inter advanced to the quarter-finals before elimination by Real Madrid.[36] Hakimi's performances drew interest from multiple clubs, leading to his departure to Paris Saint-Germain on 6 July 2021 for €60 million.[39] In his sole season at Inter, he played 51 matches in all competitions, scoring 7 goals and recording 11 assists, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe's top attacking full-backs.[40]Paris Saint-Germain
Achraf Hakimi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan on 6 July 2021 for a fee of €60 million, signing a five-year contract until June 2026.[39] He made his competitive debut for the club on 29 July 2021 in a 2–1 league victory against Troyes, providing an assist in the match.[41] During his debut season (2021–22), Hakimi recorded 5 goals and 5 assists across 41 appearances in all competitions, contributing to PSG's Ligue 1 title win while adapting to the right-back role under Mauricio Pochettino.[42] In subsequent seasons, Hakimi established himself as a key attacking full-back, amassing 17 goals and 20 assists in 117 Ligue 1 matches through the 2023–24 campaign.[42] His pace and crossing ability were pivotal in PSG's Ligue 1 successes in 2022–23 and 2023–24, alongside domestic cup triumphs including the 2021 Trophée des Champions and multiple Coupe de France titles.[4] In the 2024–25 season, he delivered a career-high output with 11 goals and 14 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, aiding PSG's Ligue 1 and Champions League victories, the latter marking the club's first European title.[4] Notable contributions included a goal in the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on 7 May 2025 and an assist in a victory over Barcelona.[43] Hakimi extended his contract on 8 February 2025 until June 2029, securing wages reported at €70 million over the new term and positioning him as the world's highest-paid full-back.[44] His performances earned individual accolades, including the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award as the top African player in Ligue 1 and a finalist spot in the Ballon d'Or.[45][46] By October 2025, Hakimi had played over 200 matches for PSG, solidifying his role in the team's high-possession system under Luis Enrique.[1]International career
Youth international teams
Hakimi began his international career with Morocco's youth teams, opting to represent his parents' nation of origin despite being born and raised in Spain. He earned three caps for the Morocco U20 team between 2015 and 2016, featuring in qualification matches for the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations without scoring any goals.[47] Subsequently, Hakimi was called up to the Morocco U23 squad, which serves as the Olympic team, accumulating six appearances and no goals. These included group-stage matches at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, such as the 1–1 draw against South Korea on July 22, 2021, and the 1–2 loss to Brazil on July 25, 2021, where Morocco exited in the first round.[47] His youth-level experience transitioned directly into a senior debut for Morocco in October 2016, highlighting his rapid progression through the national setup.[47]Senior career with Morocco
Achraf Hakimi made his senior international debut for Morocco on 11 October 2016 in a friendly match against Canada, substituting in the 67th minute.[48] He earned selection for Morocco's squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where the team recorded one victory—a 1–0 win over Portugal—before exiting the group stage.[49] Hakimi featured in subsequent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, including 2019 in Egypt, where Morocco reached the semifinals but lost on penalties to Senegal, and the 2021 edition (held in 2022) in Cameroon, ending in a round-of-16 defeat to Malawi.[50] Hakimi's prominence grew during Morocco's historic run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he started all seven matches as the Atlas Lions became the first African nation to reach the semifinals.[51] Operating primarily as a right-back, he contributed defensively while providing width and crossing ability in attack, assisting in the 1–0 group-stage victory over Belgium.[52] In the round of 16 against Spain, Hakimi scored the decisive penalty in the shootout via a Panenka-style chip, securing a 3–0 victory after a 0–0 draw and advancing Morocco to the quarterfinals.[52] The team defeated Portugal 1–0 in the quarters before a 2–0 semifinal loss to France, with Hakimi logging over 600 minutes of play.[49] At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (held in 2024), Hakimi captained Morocco in group-stage wins over Tanzania (3–0) and Zambia (1–0), scoring once, though the team exited in the round of 16 following a 2–1 upset loss to South Africa.[53] By April 2025, he had accumulated 83 caps and 10 goals for Morocco, often serving as vice-captain or stand-in leader under coach Walid Regragui.[54] Hakimi played a key role in Morocco's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieved via a 1–0 win over Niger in September 2025, marking the nation's seventh consecutive appearance.[55] His versatility and pace have solidified his status as a cornerstone of the defense, contributing to Morocco's rise as a competitive force in African and global football.[50]Playing style
Attacking prowess
Achraf Hakimi demonstrates exceptional attacking prowess as a right-back, leveraging his explosive pace to make overlapping runs that stretch defenses and create space for teammates. His ability to beat opponents in one-on-one duels allows him to advance the ball into dangerous areas, often delivering precise crosses or cut-backs into the penalty box.[56][57] Hakimi also makes inverted runs into the opposition box, positioning himself as a secondary goal threat beyond traditional wide deliveries.[57] In terms of technical execution, Hakimi maintains a dribbling success rate of 64.35% while attempting 3.67 dribbles per 90 minutes, enabling him to maintain possession under pressure and transition rapidly from defense to attack.[56] This proficiency is complemented by his comfort on the ball in advanced positions, where he utilizes both feet effectively to cut inside or deliver low crosses.[58] During his tenure at Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, he contributed 12 goals and 17 assists at Dortmund, alongside 7 goals and 11 assists at Inter across all competitions, figures notable for a defender.[59] Since transferring to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Hakimi has elevated his output, recording 17 goals and 23 assists in 117 Ligue 1 appearances, plus 9 goals and 14 assists in 66 UEFA Champions League matches.[60] These statistics underscore his role as a constant threat down the right flank, where his speed disrupts markers and facilitates chance creation, though his contributions can vary based on tactical setups that prioritize central play.[61][58]Defensive responsibilities and limitations
As a right-back, Hakimi's primary defensive responsibilities include marking opposing wingers in one-on-one duels, intercepting passes in the defensive third, and recovering possession through tackles and ball recoveries to thwart counter-attacks.[62] In Paris Saint-Germain's high-pressing system under Luis Enrique, he often shifts centrally during build-up phases but must rapidly track back to cover wide areas left vulnerable by midfield rotations.[56] His average of 1.6 tackles and 0.3 interceptions per game in the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season reflects a reliance on anticipation rather than physical confrontations.[63] Despite these duties, Hakimi exhibits limitations rooted in his offensive orientation, which frequently compromises defensive solidity. His aggressive forward runs, averaging over 3 dribbles attempted per 90 minutes, leave exploitable space behind, as evidenced in Champions League matches where PSG conceded from transitions targeting his flank.[56] Analysts have identified him as PSG's most significant defensive vulnerability due to this imbalance, with opponents capitalizing on his positioning lapses in high-stakes fixtures.[64] Aerial duels represent a pronounced weakness, where Hakimi underperforms relative to positional peers, winning fewer headers per contest owing to his 177 cm stature and less robust physical profile.[62] Statistical reviews confirm below-average defensive metrics, including 2.09 tackles per 90 and 0.57 interceptions, insufficient for elite full-back standards in top European leagues.[65] These shortcomings are less apparent in Ligue 1's lower-intensity matchups but surface against technically superior sides, underscoring a causal link between his attacking freedom and heightened exposure to exploitation.[66]Career statistics
Club statistics
Hakimi's senior club career statistics encompass appearances, goals, and assists across all competitions for each club.[60]| Club | Years | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 2016–2018 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2018–2020 | 73 | 12 | 17 |
| Inter Milan | 2020–2021 | 45 | 7 | 11 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2021–present | 185 | 25 | 37 |
| Total | 320 | 46 | 66 |
International statistics
As of 14 October 2025, Achraf Hakimi has accumulated 88 caps for the Morocco senior national team, during which he has scored 8 goals and recorded 14 assists, while receiving 11 yellow cards.[47] His debut occurred on 11 October 2016 in a 4–0 friendly victory over Canada, where he started and played 75 minutes.[47] Hakimi's international appearances span major competitions, including the FIFA World Cup—where Morocco reached the semi-finals in 2022—and the Africa Cup of Nations, alongside qualifiers and friendlies. The following table details his participation by competition:| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualification (Africa) | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Friendlies | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 88 | 8 | 14 |
Honours
Club honours
Real Madrid Borussia Dortmund- DFL-Supercup: 2019[68]
- Serie A: 2020–21[4]
- Ligue 1: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25[4]
- Coupe de France: 2023–24, 2024–25[67]
- Trophée des Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025[69]
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25[6]
- UEFA Super Cup: 2025[70]