Achraf Hakimi
Morocco and PSG right-back; one of world football's most attacking full-backs at the 2026 World Cup.
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Can Hakimi's attacking runs from right-back compensate for Morocco's missing forwards against Brazil?
Timeline for Achraf Hakimi
Named in Morocco's squad to face Brazil in the Group C opener
2026 FIFA World Cup: Brazil draw Morocco short of forwards- What club does Achraf Hakimi play for?
- Hakimi plays for Paris Saint-Germain, having joined in 2021 from Inter Milan for around €60 million after winning Serie A.
- What did Achraf Hakimi do at the 2022 World Cup?
- Hakimi was a key figure as Morocco reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. He scored the winning penalty in the quarter-final shoot-out against Spain.Source: event
- Where was Achraf Hakimi born?
- Hakimi was Born in Madrid, Spain, to Moroccan parents, and came through Real Madrid's youth academy before choosing to represent Morocco internationally.
Background
Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan footballer who plays as a right-back and is known for his explosive pace and attacking overlaps. Born in Madrid to Moroccan parents, he came through Real Madrid's academy before loan spells at Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, where he won Serie A in 2021. He moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 for a reported €60 million fee and has been one of Europe's most consistent attacking full-backs since. He earned 100-plus caps for Morocco and served as a key figure in their historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run.
Hakimi is a key presence in Walid Regragui's Morocco squad for the 2026 World Cup, where the Atlas Lions face Brazil in the opening group fixture on 13 June at MetLife Stadium. His attacking threat from right-back is central to Morocco's system: in 2022, Hakimi's marauding runs created width against Spain, Portugal, and France.
With Morocco missing injured forwards Cheddira and En-Nesyri, Hakimi's ability to contribute goals and assists from deep carries additional weight. His club experience at PSG — alongside Neymar, Messi, and Mbappé at various points — provides Champions League-level conditioning rarely matched by international full-backs.