Achraf Hakimi is now one of the biggest names in world football, but his story did not start in the spotlight. The Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right-back has built his career at the top level, yet many fans still ask the same question: where does he really come from?
Hakimi was born on 4 November 1998 in Madrid, Spain. That is a confirmed part of his background and explains why he grew up in a European football culture.
What is often missed, however, is that his roots are not Spanish. Hakimi comes from a Moroccan family, with his parents originally from Morocco. That heritage has always been part of his identity and later became a key part of his international career.
Although he had the option to follow a different path, Hakimi chose to represent Morocco. He has been an important player for the national team for years and is seen as one of the leaders of the current generation.
From his early years in Madrid to becoming a global star with PSG, Hakimi’s rise has been built on both his upbringing in Spain and his Moroccan roots. That combination has shaped the player and the person that supporters around the world know today.
