Nasser Al-Khelaïfi praised the outstanding season of Achraf Hakimi (27), the Paris Saint-Germain right-back. The Qatari president asserted that the Moroccan, who is also the captain of his country, is among the very best players in the world. This strong statement underscores the stature achieved by the former Real Madrid player.
“Nasser Al-Khelaïfi: ‘For me, Achraf is the BEST and one of the best players in the world, and the best player in Africa, that’s for sure. He is a LEADER of PSG and the captain of Morocco. His season has been incredible.'”
There always comes a point when a player stops simply performing well and starts to have a significant impact on an entire project. Achraf Hakimi (27 years old) has reached that point, and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s statement publicly confirms it. The president of Paris Saint-Germain isn’t just talking about a fast or decisive full-back: he’s describing a leader, a structural pillar of the dressing room, and a symbol for Morocco.
The player’s 2024-2025 season was marked by rare consistency, both in his attacking impact and his defensive aggression, to the point where he became one of the most influential players in Luis Enrique’s squad. His president’s ranking of him among the best in the world is therefore no mere compliment: it’s the culmination of a year in which Hakimi assumed a central role in Paris and beyond. His African Player of the Year award finally recognizes a player who is too often undervalued.
