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.
Check the post below:
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.
