FIFA Ranks Achraf Hakimi as the Best Defender at the World Cup
Express TV: Mostafa El Filali
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, a player for Paris Saint-Germain, has received well-deserved praise from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ahead of the highly anticipated match against Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. Hakimi has been ranked as the top defender in the current edition of the tournament due to his outstanding defensive performance, during which he successfully recovered 44 balls from the opposition and executed 67 effective pressing actions to regain possession.
Hakimi’s excellence extends beyond defensive duties, as he has also emerged as one of the best playmakers, securing the second position in the ranking of top passers, behind his teammate Raphinha, after completing 483 passes with an 89% success rate, in addition to providing 13 successful crosses at a rate of 31%.
Hakimi is enjoying one of the best phases of his football career this season, continuing to shine at the Club World Cup with direct contributions to goals through two assists and scoring two goals himself, while also being selected for the ideal lineup of the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals of the tournament.
The Moroccan right-back will have the opportunity to further enhance both his individual and team records when he leads Paris Saint-Germain into the final this Sunday against Chelsea, hoping to secure a historic title for the French club.
