Over the seasons, Achraf Hakimi has gained momentum at PSG. The defender has become one of the executives of the capital club, but also of the Moroccan selection. The Parisian player is also the captain, and his humility as well as his shyness are reminiscent of a certain Zinédine Zidane.
This season, Achraf Hakimi is one of PSG's best players. The Moroccan shines in the system of Luis Enrique and this can be seen in particular through its statistics. The defender has already scored three goals, while providing seven assists. Performances that make him one of the best right-backs in the world.
“It’s simple, Hakimi is everyone’s idol”
In addition to having gained importance in PSG, Achraf Hakimi has also become an essential link in the Moroccoof which he is captain. The defender's popularity is such in his country that some give him the status of an idol, as the Parisian Abdelaziz Bennijformer Moroccan international now consultant for BeIN Sports. “It’s simple, Hakimi is everyone’s idol, from the youngest to the oldest. Rarely has a defender achieved this popularity rating. Normally, it is the attackers, the number 10s, the creators who attract the sympathy of the public. But he, beyond the handyman costume that he puts on on the field, also has this personality that seduces people. There is no exuberance or exaggeration in him, just efficiency. »
“The Moroccan Zidane”
According to Abdelaziz Bannij, Achraf Hakimi therefore fulfills his mission as captain perfectly. The player of PSG resembles in his humility and his personality a certain Zinedine Zidane. “We saw him at the World Cup, at the Olympic Games too, where he was an exemplary captain. That's why everyone loves him. His humility, his shyness and his personality make him a bit like the Moroccan Zidane, a guy who is both discreet and capable of leaving his mark on a group. »
