Achraf Hakimi
Background
AI-generatedAchraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional footballer known for playing as a right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team.
Role
Hakimi is a professional footballer who plays right-back for Paris Saint-Germain in French football and serves as a key player and frequent captain for the Morocco national team.
Background
Born in Madrid to Moroccan parents, Hakimi came through Real Madrid's youth academy before moving to Borussia Dortmund and then Inter Milan, where he won domestic honors. He joined Paris Saint-Germain, becoming a regular contributor to the club's domestic and European campaigns, and has represented Morocco at multiple World Cups, including the team's run to the semifinals in 2022.
Why they are in the news
In mid-2026, Hakimi's name recurs in coverage of the World Cup as a prominent player for Morocco and PSG amid broader controversies surrounding the tournament, including disputes over player suspensions and questions about the competition's integrity involving governing bodies and political figures.
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