Achraf Hakimi has surged to the top of football’s valuation charts after a stellar campaign with Paris Saint-Germain.
Now worth €80 million, up from €60 million in December, the Moroccan full-back has become the most valuable African player and the joint-most expensive defender globally, sharing the spot with France’s William Saliba.
The 26-year-old’s price tag leap follows a dominant season with PSG, who swept all domestic trophies and clinched their first-ever UEFA Champions League title under coach Luis Enrique. Hakimi was at the heart of that success, blending defensive strength with attacking brilliance.
He made history as the highest-scoring defender in a single Champions League season, eclipsing the previous record held by Brazil’s Marcelo. His tally of nine goal contributions, four goals and five assists, was vital in PSG’s run.
Analysts and fans alike are calling him the best right-back in the world today. As others in his position have struggled to maintain form, Hakimi’s consistency, explosive pace, and game-changing ability have solidified his place among the game’s elite.
