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Football Biography

Achraf Hakimi

“Achraf”

Moroccan flag Moroccan · Madrid, Spain · Born 4 November 1998

Right-back/Wing-back

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Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and captains Morocco national team. Known for pace and attacking prowess.

Achraf Hakimi Mouh was born in Madrid, Spain in 1998 to Moroccan immigrant parents. Real Madrid's academy developed him before loan spells at Dortmund and then Inter Milan. Inter paid £40 million to make him permanent before PSG paid £60 million in 2021. His combination of explosive pace — making him among the fastest players in world football — with technical quality in the final third has redefined how a right-back can function in attacking systems. He reached the 2022 World Cup semi-final with Morocco — the first African nation to reach that stage — in one of the tournament's defining collective achievements. His performances for Morocco were central to the country's historic run. He has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or. He scored the winning penalty to eliminate Spain from the 2022 World Cup — a panenka — his most celebrated individual moment. He is the most valuable full-back in world football.

Famous For

First African right-back to reach a World Cup semi-final

Playing Style

How They Played

Attacking full-back with exceptional pace and crossing ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Hakimi has redefined the modern full-back role with his attacking contributions and has been instrumental in elevating African football on the global stage.

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Champions League (2022 finalist)
  • Serie A (2021)
  • World Cup semi-final (Morocco 2022)
  • Bundesliga (2019,2020)
  • African Player of Year finalist
  • Serie A 2021
  • Bundesliga 2019
  • Bundesliga 2020
Club Career
Club Period Fee Apps Goals Shirt
Real Madrid2016–20181711#2
Inter Milan2020–2021457
Paris Saint-Germain2021–2024738
Borussia Dortmund2018–2020€40m7312
Moroccan flag Morocco7212
Career Journey

Timeline

2017 📌 Professional debut with Real Madrid
2017 🌍 Morocco international debut
2018 📌 Loan move to Borussia Dortmund
2019 🏆 Bundesliga title with Dortmund
2020 🏆 Second Bundesliga title
2020 📌 Transfer to Inter Milan
2021 🏆 Serie A title with Inter Milan
2021 📌 Transfer to PSG for €60m
2022 🎯 Morocco reaches World Cup semi-final
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi scored 60 career goals.

Achraf Hakimi earned 72 international caps.

Achraf Hakimi was born in 1998 in Madrid.

Achraf Hakimi is Moroccan.

Achraf Hakimi played for: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain.