Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi
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Name	Achraf Hakimi
Birth date	4 November 1998
Birth place	Madrid
Height	1.81 m
Position	Right-back / Right wing-back
Currentclub	Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
Youthyears1	2005–2006
Youthclubs1	Colonia Ofigevi
Youthyears2	2006–2016
Youthclubs2	Real Madrid
Years1	2016–2020
Clubs1	Real Madrid
Years2	2017–2018
Clubs2	Borussia Dortmund
Years3	2018–2020
Clubs3	Real Madrid
Years4	2020–2021
Clubs4	Inter
Years5	2021–
Clubs5	Paris Saint-Germain
Nationalyears1	2016
Nationalteam1	Morocco U23
Nationalyears2	2016–
Nationalteam2	Morocco

Achraf Hakimi Achraf Hakimi is a professional footballer born in Madrid who represents Morocco national football team and plays as a right-back or right wing-back for Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. Known for pace, technical ability, and attacking contribution, he developed through Real Madrid's academy before loans and transfers to Borussia Dortmund, Inter, and Paris Saint-Germain. He has been a key figure for Morocco national football team at major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

Early life and background

Born in Madrid to parents of Moroccan descent from Azilal Province, he grew up in the Usera district and joined Colonia Ofigevi before entering Real Madrid's academy. He holds Moroccan citizenship and later obtained Spanish residency; his development intersected with other academy graduates such as Dani Carvajal, Marco Asensio, and Lucas Vázquez. Early influences included coaches within Real Madrid's youth system and exposure to Spanish football culture in Community of Madrid.

Club career

Hakimi progressed through Real Madrid's youth ranks and made senior appearances under Zinedine Zidane while competing alongside players like Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos in training. Seeking first-team minutes, he joined Borussia Dortmund on loan, where under managers Peter Bosz and later Lucien Favre he developed attacking instincts, contributing with goals and assists alongside teammates such as Marco Reus and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Returned to Real Madrid briefly before transferring to Inter in a move that reunited him with Antonio Conte and the Serie A environment, helping Inter win the Serie A title in 2020–21 with partnerships with Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez. In 2021 he signed for Paris Saint-Germain, joining a squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, competing in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League.

International career

Eligible for both Spain and Morocco, he chose Morocco and made youth appearances for Morocco U23 before debuting for the senior Morocco under manager Hervé Renard. He has represented Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations and played a prominent role at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Morocco reached the semi-finals, alongside teammates like Hakim Ziyech, Romain Saïss, and Youssef En-Nesyri. His international performances drew comparisons with other high-profile full-backs such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordi Alba, and Kyle Walker.

Playing style and reception

Hakimi is noted for exceptional acceleration and stamina, enabling overlapping runs and high defensive recovery, attributes often compared to Dani Alves and Marcelo. He operates as a right-back, right wing-back, and occasionally as a winger in systems used by Borussia Dortmund, Inter, and Paris Saint-Germain managers such as Lucien Favre, Antonio Conte, and Mauricio Pochettino. Analysts have highlighted his crossing, dribbling, and goal contributions, drawing statistical attention in UEFA Champions League and domestic competitions; pundits from outlets tracking FIFA and UEFA competitions have lauded his impact while critics point to defensive positioning in transition moments. He has been included in seasonal team-of-the-year discussions alongside players like Achraf Hakimi's contemporaries—note: comparisons often reference Andrew Robertson, João Cancelo, and Kyle Walker.

Personal life and off-field activities

Off the pitch, he maintains ties to Morocco and the Moroccan diaspora in Spain, engages in charitable initiatives, and has a profile in fashion and endorsements with brands common among footballers such as collaborations akin to those of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. His family background includes siblings and parents originally from Azilal Province; he has a public life intersecting with media outlets covering football celebrities and lifestyle. He has navigated media attention in contexts similar to other global athletes such as Zlatan Ibrahimović and Paul Pogba.

Career statistics and honours

Across club competitions he has accumulated appearances and goals for Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter, and Paris Saint-Germain, with continental experience in the UEFA Champions League and domestic honours including the Serie A title with Inter and league titles with Paris Saint-Germain where applicable. Internationally he has earned numerous caps for Morocco and participated in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup. Individual recognitions have included selections in seasonal best XIs and award shortlists comparable to UEFA Team of the Year and IFFHS lists.

Category:1998 births Category:Moroccan footballers Category:Association football fullbacks Category:Paris Saint-Germain F.C. players