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Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi Mouh is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Morocco national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Achraf Hakimi Mouh is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Morocco national team. Born in Madrid on 4 November 1998, he is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.

What it is

Achraf Hakimi is a right-back known for his pace, stamina, and attacking contributions from defence. He has played for Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, joining PSG in 2021. He also serves as captain of the Morocco national team.

Why it matters

Hakimi is considered one of the leading right-backs in world football, a status that resonates with Canadian audiences through international soccer coverage and major European club competitions. His role as Morocco's captain also highlights the country's growing profile in global football.

Key details

Born in Madrid to Moroccan parents, Hakimi joined Real Madrid's academy early and progressed through their youth system. He later moved to Borussia Dortmund, then Inter Milan, before signing with Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. He is known for overlapping runs and contributions at both ends of the pitch.

In short

  • Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and captain of the Morocco national team.
  • He is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.
  • He has played for Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, and PSG.
  • Born in Madrid to Moroccan parents, he represents Morocco internationally.
Canadian angle

Hakimi is relevant to Canadian readers through international soccer coverage, major European club competition, and Morocco's profile in global football seen by Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Achraf Hakimi?
Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Morocco national team.
How old is Achraf Hakimi?
He was born on 4 November 1998, which makes him 27 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What position does Achraf Hakimi play?
He plays as a right-back, or right-sided defender.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achraf_Hakimi
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, club, and captaincy.
  2. Paris Saint-Germain — https://www.psg.fr/en/players/achraf-hakimi
    Supports: PSG profile, joining date, position, and career overview.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/240233/achraf-hakimi
    Supports: Current club, position, birthdate, nationality, and age.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/achraf-hakimi/profil/spieler/398073
    Supports: Position, birth date, club, and contract information.
  5. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/achraf-hakimi-10-things-borussia-dortmund-real-madrid-morocco-10940
    Supports: Career history and recognition as a top full-back.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/240233/achraf-hakimi
    Supports: Biographical details including club and birthdate.