Achraf Hakimi
Profession: Footballer
Born: November 4, 1998
Age: 27 years old
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Known for: Right-back for the Moroccan national team.
Biography
Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional footballer who is known for his exceptional speed, and attacking ability. He is a modern full-back and wing-back recognized for his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, often creating goal scoring opportunities through his overlapping runs.
Hakimi was born in Madrid, Spain, to Moroccan parents, Hassan and Saida Mouh who are of Arab descents. He grew up in Getafe, where he developed passion for football at a very young age.
He began his career at the youth level with Colonia Ofigevi and progressed through the youth rank of Real Madrid.
He made his professional breakthrough with Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, before earning promotion to the senior squad in 2017.
He was part of the squad that won the UEFA Champions League during the 2017–18 season, but with limited opportunities for regular playing time, he sought further development through a loan move.
Hakimi joined German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a two-year loan in 2018, and later transferred to Italian club Inter Milan in 2020. He thrived under Inter’s ta tical system as a wing-back, playing a key role in the club’s 2020–21 Serie A title-winning campaign. His speed and attacking contributions were instrumental in helping Inter secure their first league title in over a decade.
Hakimi joined the French club, Paris Saint-Germain, on a five-year contract on July 6, 2021, for a reported fee of €60 million. He made his Ligue 1 debut and scored his first goal in a match against Troyes on August 7. He extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain on February 8, 2025, until 2029. Hakimi had an amazing 2024-25 season with PSG after winning the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup.
Hakimi has represented Morocco in under-17 and under-20 levels. He made his senior debut in a 4-0 win against Canada, and scored hia first international goal in a 6-0 home win against Mali on September 1, 2017.
He was called up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. He also played a historic role in Morocco’s remarkable run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping the team achieve the best-ever World Cup performance by an African nation. He was included in the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite having an injury. He eventually made the assist for the only goal which led to a win against Tanzania in the round 16.
Hakimi got married to Spanish actress Hiba Abouk in 2020 and parted ways in 2023. Both have two children, two sons together. Hiba Abouk is also of Tunisian descent.
Career Timeline
- 2005-2006 – Colonia Ofigevi (youth career)
- 2006-2016 – Real Madrid (youth career)
- 2016-2017 – Real Madrid B
- 2017-2020 – Real Madrid- 9 apps, 2 goals
- 2018-2020 – Borussia Dortmund (loan) – 54 apps, 7 goals
- 2020-2021 – Inter Milan – 37 apps, 7 goals
- 2021 – Paris Saint-Germain
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Achraf Hakimi Mouh
- Nationality: Moroccan
- Religion: Muslim
- Parents: Hassan Hakimi (father), Saida Mouh (mother)
- Siblings: Nabil Hakimi, Guided Hakimi
- Partner: Hiba Abouk (m. 2020-2023)
- Height: 1.81 m
- Official website: Instagram -@achrafhakimi
Trivia
- Hakimi was born and raised in Spain but chose to represent Morocco internationally to honor his family’s heritage.
- His father Hassan was a street vendor and his mother, Saida a housewife.
- Hakimi can play on both the right and left defensive flanks despite primarily being a right-back.
- Hakimi often celebrates goals by dedicating them to his family, especially his mother.
- He has performed the Umrah to Mecca several times.
- He can speak English, French, Spanish, and Darija (Moroccan Arabic).
- He won the African Footballer of the Year in 2025.
- He won the Africa Youth Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019.
- He earns $14 million annually after contract extension with PSG.
- He has a market value of €80 million according to Transfermarkt.
