Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional soccer player who has quickly risen to fame as one of the best players in the world. The 24-year-old Hakimi has already achieved plenty in his young career, from making his professional debut at the age of 16, to becoming the youngest player to represent Morocco in the FIFA World Cup in 2018.
As he is now playing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Hakimi proved to be a key figure in the Moroccan team, and a source of pride for the entire nation. With his impressive skills and determination, Hakimi has all the ingredients to become one of the top players in the world in the years to come, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting his performance in the next world cup Qatar matches.
Early Career Achraf Hakimi: From The Suburbs of Madrid To the Lights of PSG
Son of a cleaning lady and a street vendor, both Moroccan and settled in Spain since the 1980s, Achraf Hakimi was born in Getafe (southern suburb of Madrid), in the district of Las Margaritas.
Perfectly Spanish-speaking, and married to a Spanish actress (Hiba Abouk), Hakimi started playing soccer in Ofigevi, and soon joined the Real Madrid training center, where he did all his training. Then it was Dortmund, Inter Milan, and PSG.
Professional debut
Achraf Hakimi made his professional debut for Real Madrid on October 21, 2017, aged 18, when he came on as a substitute in the 88th minute of a 2–1 loss against CA Osasuna in La Liga. The following week, he made his Champions League debut against APOEL. He also made two appearances in the Copa del Rey during his first season at the club. Hakimi had previously been promoted to the first team in July 2017, ahead of schedule, as a result of injuries to several other players. Hakimi appeared as a substitute in an International Champions Cup match against Manchester United in Houston, Texas, which Real Madrid won 2–1. One of the most important things in the early stages of Hakimi’s career is to learn from some of the best players in the world. In the summer of 2018, he joined the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema at Real Madrid’s training camp in Southern California. Hakimi is set to train with some of the best players in the world at Real Madrid, and there’s no better way for him to grow as a footballer than by learning from these experienced and successful stars.
Rise to Fame
Hakimi made his Barcelona debut on October 26, 2018, against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona won the match 3–2, and Hakimi set up the winning goal for Luis Suarez. Hakimi also started in Barcelona’s next UEFA Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Barcelona won the match 3–0. Hakimi found the net in the second leg match, but the goal was ruled out by the referee. Hakimi also scored against Real Valladolid in the Copa del Rey, making the score 3–0. Hakimi has quickly become a fan favorite at Barcelona, with many fans eagerly awaiting the day when he makes his league debut. Hakimi is expected to become a key player for Barcelona in the years to come, and the Catalan club will hope his debut season is injury-free.
Playing Style
Hakimi is a modern-day left-back who is also capable of playing in a left-wingback role. He is quick, agile, has excellent ball control, and a very high work rate. He likes to get involved in the game by supporting the attack. Hakimi can play as a left-back or a left-wingback in any formation and has proven that he can hold his own at the highest level. Hakimi is a versatile player who can be used in a number of positions, including left-back, left-wingback, and as a left midfielder. He has proven to be an excellent utility player who can change the course of a match at any given moment. He has great technique and is equally competent with both feet.
Achievements
Hakimi made his debut for the senior national team of Morocco on March 26, 2018, in a 1–0 loss against Japan in the last match of the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. He was named in the final squad for the tournament. He came on as a substitute in the first match against Iran, as Morocco won 2–1 in a thrilling match; Iran scored a last-minute equalizer, only to have their goal ruled out following a video review. He made his next appearance in the last group match against Portugal, in which he conceded a penalty, which was converted by Cristiano Ronaldo to give Portugal a 1–0 win and knock Morocco out of the tournament. The match against Portugal was particularly memorable for Hakimi, not just because it was his first World Cup match, but also because it was against the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hakimi also played against some of the best players in the world at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Thanks to his amazing skills Morocco won Spain on the 6th of December 2022. It is clear to see that he keeps improving over the years and that he’ll show the world just how good Moroccan soccer is.
Impact at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Given his age, it is almost certain that Hakimi is a crucial member of the Moroccan team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Hakimi is a highly talented footballer with a lot of potential, and he will be keen to make Morocco proud at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. There’s no doubt that Hakimi is one of the most exciting players to watch at the World Cup. He has proven to be an excellent utility player who can play in any position, including in midfield.
Surprise! Morocco eliminates Spain thanks to Hakimi!
In celebration, Hakimi gave a smile and a childish dance step, imitating a penguin. The kid from Madrid is only 24 years old, but he has already written the history of his national team.
Future Goals
Hakimi has set himself a lofty goal of becoming one of the best players in the world. He has focused on becoming a complete player, rather than trying to focus on just one aspect of his game. Hakimi has been given a chance to prove himself by some of the best clubs in the world, and barring any injury or other misfortune, he should be well on his way to achieving his goal. He has the potential to become one of the best players in the world, and given his young age, he has a long career ahead of him.
FAQ
What language does Hakimi speak?
Achraf Hakimi speaks mainly Spanish and Moroccan at home and in soccer teams. In addition to these two languages, he also speaks french and understands English!
What is Hakimi’s origin?
He is Moroccan but was born in Spain.
Where did Hakimi play?
The first Moroccan in history to play for Real Madrid, Hakimi has also played for Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, and is now playing for PSG. This makes him one of the most popular Lions in the world with Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea).
How tall is Hakimi?
He is approximately 1,81 m
Is Achraf Hakimi married?
Achraf Hakimi is married to Hiba Abouk, a Spanish actress and has a child with
Conclusion
Hakimi is a modern-day left-back who has proven to be an excellent utility player who can play in any position. Son of a cleaning lady and a street vendor, both Moroccan and settled in Spain in the 1980s, Achraf Hakimi grew up to be an amazing soccer player and should be well on his way to becoming one of the best players in the world. And given his young age, he has a long career ahead of him. Hakimi is set to be a key player for the Moroccan team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and fans of the beautiful game eagerly await his performance in Qatar.
