Achraf Hakimi is now one of the most incendiary right-backs in world football whose lightning speed, offensive character, and strategic smarts give him distinction on and off the pitch. Hakimi has had a remarkable rise after his struggle in early years in Madrid and triumph in controlling European leagues, all because of his talent, efforts and determination.
Early Life
Achraf Hakimi Mouh was born on 4 November, 1998, in Madrid, Spain and his parents are of Moroccan origin. Having been brought up in a modest family, his Moroccan background was an effective presence in his life. Although born Spanish, Hakimi opted to play at the international level with Morocco- one of his choices that would draw love within the football fraternity.
At eight years of age, he was introduced to Real Madrid youth academy where he fasted through the hierarchy of the club owing to his immense work rate and sheer pace. He was brought up in a disciplined way, and his North African origin made him very aware of his roots and pride which is still visible in his performances.
Club Career
Real Madrid (2017 - 2020)
Hakimi started his professional career in 2017 in the Real Madrid side, and he did not get many chances because of the competitive situation in the team. In order to acquire some experience, he was loaned to Borussia Dortmund, one of the heavyweights in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund (Loan: 2018 – 2020)
It is at Dortmund where Hakimi declared himself to the world. He thrived under the high intensity style of Bundesliga where he regularly scored goals, assisted others, and is now considered as one of the best wing-backs in Europe. A number of times, he was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month and played a significant part in Dortmund attack transitions.
Inter Milan (2020 – 2021)
In 2020, Hakimi transferred to Inter Milan at approximately 43 million euros. He spent a relatively short amount of time in Italy, yet it was influential. He assisted Inter to win the Serie A championship in the 202021 season, after a more than ten-year hiatus, under the management of Antonio Conte. His 7 goals and 10 assists during the season played a decisive role in the powerful season of the Inter.
Paris Saint-Germain (2021 to Present)
In 2021, Hakimi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) receiving an agreement of approximately 60 million euros. He has been a regular starter at PSG and has played on a defensive and offensive basis. The manager has already conquered several Ligue 1 trophies and led PSG to victory at the 202425 UEFA Champions League, and he has now become a valuable part of one of the largest clubs in the world.
International Career
Hakimi had chosen to play with Morocco and he made his senior debut in 2016. Since his introduction, he has gained more than 80 caps, played in several consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, and has been one of the bright spots at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Morocco enter the semi-finals, the deepest any African team has gone.
He also completed his rise to national hero by going to win a bronze medal with Morocco at the Olympics in Paris in 2024.
Stats at a Glance (as of July 2025)
Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
---|---|---|---|
Real Madrid | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Dortmund (loan) | 54 | 7 | 10 |
Inter Milan | 37 | 7 | 10 |
PSG | 110+ | 17+ | 20+ |
Morocco (National) | 85+ | 11+ | — |
Salary and Net Worth
At the time of writing the article, in 2025, Achraf Hakimi has an estimated net worth of between $20 and 24 million dollars. He has his riches through:
- Salary at PSG is in Club (reportedly earning in excess of 280,000 Euros per week which makes him one of the best paid African footballers)
- Sponsorships with big-named brands such as Nike and Adidas
- Club trophy bonuses and international bonuses
- Brand promotions and ambassador status through social media
His economic status has been sky-rocketing since his big-money transfers to Inter and PSG, and he is considered to be among the most financed defenders in the world football.
Wife and Personal Life
The wife of Hakimi was a Tunisian-Libyan Spanish born actress, Hiba Abouk. The couple was together and had two sons before the couple announced their separation in 2023. They were much publicized as they divorced, particularly due to contentious financial disagreements, but since then, Hakimi has concentrated on co-parenting and football profession.
Due to attention, Hakimi has a rather low-profile personal life. He is a strict Muslim and can be spotted practicing his religion, with reference to post match duas (prayers) or even performing Umrah in Mecca.