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Defender
A. Hakimi
Paris Saint Germain
Born 4 Nov 1998
- No.
- 2
- Age
- 27
Profile
- Position
- Right-Back
- Club
- Paris Saint Germain
- Strong foot
- Right
- Key trait
- Explosive two-way weapon
- Date of birth
- 4 Nov 1998 (age 27)
- Shirt number
- 2
Fast Facts
Style of Play
- Elite engine. Hakimi attacks and defends with relentless speed, giving Morocco constant power on the right side.
- Wide overloads. He stretches opponents, combines sharply, and creates danger with aggressive forward runs.
- Big-game defender. He has the recovery pace, timing, and confidence to handle elite wingers in open space.
Iconic Moments
- 2022 World Cup. Scored the ice-cold Panenka against Spain to send Morocco into its first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
- 2022 World Cup. Became one of the faces of Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals.
- AFCON 2025. Helped Morocco win the tournament as one of the team’s leaders and emotional symbols.
Did You Know?
- Born in Madrid, Spain, Hakimi proudly represents Morocco through his family roots.
- Came through the Real Madrid academy before shining at Dortmund, Inter, and PSG.
- Eligible for Spain, but chose Morocco early and built his international identity with the Atlas Lions.