Achraf Hakimi, 26, right-back for Paris Saint-Germain, has just made soccer history. Thanks to an exceptional 2024-2025 season, the Moroccan has broken the all-time record for decisive contributions by a defender, surpassing the legend Dani Alves and confirming his status as a world benchmark in his position.
“Atlas Lion Achraf Hakimi never ceases to impress. With his decisive assist in the victory over Bayern in the Club World Cup, he has just broken an all-time record.
With 26 contributions (goals and assists) this season, he surpasses the 25 achieved by Dani Alves in 2010-2011 with FC Barcelona, setting a new record for a defender.”
Hakimi under-rated?
Achraf Hakimi’s season with Paris Saint-Germain has been nothing short of outstanding. This record, set during the Club World Cup quarter-final against Bayern Munich, illustrates the unprecedented attacking impact of the Moroccan, who is capable of being as decisive as a striker, while carrying out his defensive duties.
His consistency and ability to shine in major tournaments (scorer in the Champions League final and man of the match on several occasions) make him a credible candidate for the Ballon d’Or, a rarity for a player in this position. PSG, who have extended Hakimi’s contract until 2029, have thus acquired a modern leader capable of redefining the role of right-back and raising the Parisian club’s ambitions on the European stage.
