Achraf Hakimi mosh is widely regarded as one of the world’s best right-backs and one of the most dynamic defenders of the modern game.
Born on 4 November 1998 in Madrid, Spain, to Moroccan parents, Hakimi has built his career through exceptional pace, attacking quality and tactical versatility. His ability to influence matches at both ends of the pitch has established him among football’s elite defenders.
Growing up in Madrid, Hakimi joined Real Madrid’s academy at a young age, where he quickly developed into one of the club’s brightest defensive prospects. His outstanding athleticism, technical ability and attacking instincts allowed him to progress rapidly through the youth system before making his senior debut.
Although opportunities with Real Madrid’s first team were limited, Hakimi gained invaluable experience during a two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund beginning in 2018. Playing in the Bundesliga, he became one of Europe’s most exciting young full-backs, impressing with explosive overlapping runs, intelligent movement and consistent attacking contributions.
Following his outstanding performances in Germany, Hakimi joined Inter Milan in 2020. Under Antonio Conte, he became a key figure in one of Europe’s strongest tactical systems. His pace, stamina and ability to stretch opposing defences played a major role as Inter captured the Serie A title, ending Juventus’ long domestic dominance.
In 2021, Paris Saint-Germain completed Hakimi’s signing, bringing one of the world’s premier attacking full-backs to France. At PSG, he has continued to develop alongside some of football’s biggest stars, consistently contributing goals, assists and defensive stability while competing for domestic and European honours.
Technically, Hakimi combines exceptional acceleration with excellent dribbling and crossing ability. His recovery speed allows him to defend effectively despite frequently joining attacks, while his intelligence enables him to operate as a traditional right-back, wing-back or even further forward when tactical systems require.
One of Hakimi’s greatest strengths is his consistency. His endurance allows him to cover the entire right flank throughout ninety minutes, making him equally effective in possession, defensive transitions and counter-attacking situations. His professionalism and tactical discipline have made him one of the most complete modern full-backs.
Internationally, Hakimi is the captain and leading figure of the Morocco national team. His performances at major international tournaments have helped elevate Moroccan football to unprecedented levels while establishing him as one of Africa’s greatest modern players.
For football card collectors, Achraf Hakimi has become one of the hobby’s most desirable modern defenders. His catalogue spans Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team. His rookie-era cards, Borussia Dortmund releases, Inter Milan cards, PSG products and premium autograph issues remain among the most sought-after modern football cards produced by manufacturers including Topps and Panini.
Official Card Manufacturers
Most modern football trading cards are produced by the world’s leading licensed manufacturers. To explore current releases, official product information and checklists, visit the official websites of Topps and Panini.
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Career overview
Achraf Hakimi developed through Real Madrid's academy before making his professional debut for one of football's biggest clubs.
A highly successful loan spell at Borussia Dortmund established him among Europe's elite young defenders, combining remarkable attacking production with exceptional defensive performances.
His move to Inter Milan proved equally successful, helping the club win the Serie A title while demonstrating his ability to excel in multiple tactical systems.
Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Hakimi has remained one of the world's leading right-backs, consistently competing for domestic titles and deep UEFA Champions League runs.
Internationally, Hakimi has captained Morocco during the country's most successful modern era, becoming one of African football's defining players.
Collecting overview
Achraf Hakimi is one of the most collected active defenders in the football trading card hobby. His catalogue documents every stage of his professional career, including Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team.
Collectors frequently organise Hakimi collections chronologically, beginning with his Real Madrid rookie-era cards before expanding through Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain releases. PSG cards remain the centrepiece of most modern collections, while Borussia Dortmund issues and low-numbered rookie parallels continue to generate significant collector demand.
Licensed Achraf Hakimi cards appear across products from major manufacturers including Topps and Panini. His catalogue includes Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League collections, FIFA World Cup products, Africa Cup of Nations releases, flagship football sets, premium parallels, autograph cards, match-worn memorabilia cards and limited-edition inserts.
Because Hakimi continues to appear in new football card products every season, collectors should regularly consult official manufacturer checklists when identifying newly released cards, parallels and serial-numbered editions. Recording the manufacturer, product name, release season and official card number helps maintain accurate long-term collection records.
Many collectors include Hakimi alongside fellow elite defenders such as Alphonso Davies, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Theo Hernández and João Cancelo, as well as PSG stars including Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, João Neves and Vitinha.
What collectors should look for
Achraf Hakimi appears in a wide range of officially licensed football card products from manufacturers including Topps and Panini. Before cataloguing or submitting a card for grading, collectors should verify the official manufacturer, product name, release season and card number using published checklists.
Modern football products frequently include multiple parallel versions featuring different foil finishes, colours and serial numbering. Accurate checklist verification is essential when identifying specific variations.
Autograph and memorabilia cards should always be authenticated using the wording supplied by the original manufacturer. Collectors should rely on official product documentation when recording premium inserts.
Before grading, carefully inspect centering, corners, edges and surface quality. Chromium products should receive particular attention for print lines and surface scratches, while premium foil cards should be examined under strong lighting before submission.
