Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi celebrates his 27th birthday today. Fresh from a two-goal display in PSG’s 3–0 win over Brest, as reported by SoftFootball, Hakimi has been central to the club’s recent form and remains one of the most exciting full-backs in world football. The Brest performance underlined his attacking threat and showcased why he is such a key figure at the Parc des Princes.
Beyond a single match, Hakimi’s recognition has been consistent. He features in conversations about the world’s best defenders and earned a place in the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, a sign of peer and media respect for his work both going forward and defensively. That nod is not just a flash; it is a reflection of sustained performances in big games and his importance to PSG’s ambitions this season.
His career path has been swift and varied. A product of Real Madrid’s academy, a breakthrough spell at Borussia Dortmund and a title-winning season at Inter Milan preceded his move to PSG in 2021. At Paris he developed further, blending speed, crossing and defensive discipline in a way few modern full-backs do. He scores, he defends, and he often starts attacks from deep. Some nights he looks unstoppable; other nights he simply keeps everything tidy. That mix is rare.
Paris Saint-Germain’s post on their official X account celebrates Achraf Hakimi’s 27th birthday, marking his evolution from a Madrid-born son of Moroccan immigrants facing economic hardship to a PSG star who captained Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, the first African nation to achieve this feat, per FIFA records.
On the international stage, Hakimi is Morocco’s leader and one of African football’s most visible stars. He has been at the centre of Morocco’s recent landmark runs and helped inspire a generation of players across the continent. Off the pitch he has grown into a public figure who carries responsibility well, engaging in charitable causes and earning respect beyond club loyalties.
Today is a moment to celebrate a player who has already packed a lot into his 27 years. He remains young, ambitious and central to PSG’s plans. Happy Birthday, Achraf — and expect plenty more highlights to come.
