Achraf Hakimi is a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain. He captains the Morocco national team. He was born to Moroccan parents. His father was a street vendor and his mother was a housewife. Although he was raised in Spain, he grew up in a household shaped by Arab and Muslim culture, which later influenced his decision to represent Morocco internationally.
On July 4, 2024, Hakimi was named to Morocco’s Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Olympics as one of three overage players and was chosen as captain. He recorded an assist and a goal in wins against Iraq and the United States, and scored again in Morocco’s 6-0 victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match.
On November 10, 2022, Hakimi was named to Morocco’s 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar. In the round of 16 against Spain, the country where he was born, he scored the deciding penalty in the shootout with a cheeky chip down the middle. That win knocked out Spain and helped Morocco reach the quarterfinals, then the semifinals.
They became the first African nation and the first Arab country to go that far in World Cup history. They were also the second Muslim-majority nation to reach the semifinals, after Turkey in 2002. In October 2025, Hakimi’s Morocco broke the world record for the longest winning streak in international football. He surpassed Spain’s previous mark of 15 consecutive victories.
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Achraf Hakimi
Penguin Celebration Was a PSG Inside Joke
Hakimi did an iconic waddle after his Panenka penalty. The match was against Spain in the 2022 World Cup. But that waddle wasn’t pre-planned. It was inspired by a lighthearted moment with former PSG teammates Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappé. He carried it into the World Cup as a playful tribute to their friendship, not as a provocation to Spain. A private joke on the biggest stage.
His Mother Is the CEO of His Finances
Hakimi has entrusted all his financial affairs to his mother – a practice that started when he was a minor and couldn’t manage his own accounts. It became a major talking point during his divorce proceedings. As he put it, a mother “is the only person who will love you, whether you are rich or poor.” Trust beyond money.
Thought His Real Madrid Trial Letter Was a Prank
At just seven years old, Real Madrid sent Hakimi a trial invitation in the post. He was so incredulous that he thought it was a lie and that his father was pulling his leg. The letter was real, and he took his chance, earning a contract with the club. A childhood disbelief that became reality.
Bundesliga’s Fastest Recorded Player
During his loan at Borussia Dortmund, Hakimi clocked a top speed of 22.5 mph (36.2 km/h) on Matchday 16 of the 2019/20 season. At the time, that made him the fastest player ever recorded in Germany’s top flight since data collection began in 2011/12. A full-back with rocket fuel in his legs.
Parents Never Left Their Humble Apartment
Despite his global fame and fortune, Hakimi’s parents still live in the same small apartment in the Madrid suburb of Getafe where he grew up. His father worked as a street vendor, his mother as a house cleaner. He said: “They gave up their lives for me… Today, I play for them.” Roots that never moved.
FAQs
Q. Which club does Achraf Hakimi play for?
A. Achraf Hakimi plays for Paris Saint-Germain.
Q. Which country does Achraf Hakimi represent?
A. Hakimi represents Morocco.
Q. Where was Achraf Hakimi born?
A. Hakimi was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 4, 1998.
Q. Which academy did Achraf Hakimi come through?
A. Hakimi came through Real Madrid’s youth academy.
Q. What record did Morocco set with Achraf Hakimi?
A. Morocco set the record for the longest winning streak in international football with 16 straight wins.
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