Achraf Hakimi Makes History at the Club World Cup, Boosts His Ballon d’Or Chances
Express TV: Mustafa Filali
The Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi continues to shine alongside Paris Saint-Germain, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. He has etched his name as the defender with the most contributions to goals in the tournament’s history.
Hakimi caught everyone’s attention with a mesmerizing assist after a solo run where he bypassed nine players before delivering a precise ball that resulted in a valuable goal, solidifying his position among the most influential attacking players in the tournament.
Throughout the current edition of the competition, Hakimi has played five matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist, totaling three direct contributions to goals.
His performance hasn’t been limited to scoring and assisting; he also created three clear goal-scoring opportunities and executed seven key passes. Additionally, he showcased his strong defensive contributions by recovering 19 balls, reflecting his impressive balance between defensive duties and attacking prowess.
The Moroccan full-back is enjoying an extraordinary season by all measures, crowned with a domestic treble with the French capital club, and now awaits a potential personal accolade that could be the most significant in his career: the Ballon d’Or, for which he is considered one of the leading candidates, thanks to his remarkable statistics and outstanding performances.
