World-Class Moroccan Flair: Hakimi and Bounou in the Ideal Lineup of the Club World Cup
Express TV: Mustapha Filali
Stars of the Moroccan national team, Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou, have made their mark on the international football stage after being selected for the ideal lineup of the recent Club World Cup held in the United States, featuring top global clubs.
Their selection for this lineup acknowledges their exceptional performances during the tournament, where they played pivotal roles for their respective clubs—Parisians Paris Saint-Germain for Hakimi and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal for Bounou, both of which advanced to the later stages of the competition.
Achraf Hakimi continued to showcase his high level of play with Paris Saint-Germain, reinforcing his status as one of the best full-backs in the world. In addition to his defensive solidity, Hakimi displayed incredible effectiveness in the attacking phase, whether through his rapid runs along the flank or his contributions to build-up play and key passes.
During the World Cup matches, Hakimi did not limit himself to defensive duties; he constantly posed a threat to opponents’ defenses, earning widespread praise from analysts and securing his place in the tournament’s ideal lineup.
On his part, international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou shone impressively in Al Hilal’s matches, playing a crucial role in the team reaching advanced stages of the competition. Thanks to his decisive saves and quick reactions, Bounou maintained clean sheets during critical moments, acting as a safety valve for Al Hilal’s defense.
