Achraf Hakimi continues to solidify his status as one of football’s elite fullbacks while also emerging as a cultural icon, according to British portal Footballer Fits (FF).
The platform, which explores the intersection of football and fashion, describes the Atlas Lion as a “lynchpin” of French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)—an assertive leader who embodies excellence, humility, and inspiration.
FF attributes these qualities to Hakimi’s upbringing, the influence of his mother, and the experience he has gained throughout his career. Reflecting on his journey, Hakimi shared, ‘Coming through Real Madrid taught me the importance of discipline, learning from the best, and always pushing myself to improve. Now at PSG, I try to pass on that mentality to the younger players: to stay humble, work hard, and never stop learning.’
Hakimi made his debut for Morocco’s national team at just 17 and has since led the Atlas Lions through two World Cups, three African Cup of Nations tournaments, and an Olympic bronze medal in 2024. With the Moroccan national team, he evokes “a different feeling” and nurtures a strong ambition: to win a trophy that will make Moroccans proud.
FF also highlights Hakimi’s influence beyond the pitch. As a prominent figure in the “football x fashion wave,” he regularly features on the covers of Vogue, GQ, L’Officiel, and Art Basel, using style as a means of personal expression while staying true to his identity.
FF concludes that Hakimi stands as "a standard-bearer for the constructive transformation in football culture due to his unwavering resolve to achieve success in all endeavors—an attribute scarce few can match."
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