Ballon d’Or Talk Grows Around Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi | OneFootball

PSG star hailed as a national hero and Ballon d’Or contender in Rabat

Rabat Crowd Show Why Hakimi Is More Than Just a Footballer

French outlet RMC Sport shed light on the special bond between Moroccan fans & Achraf Hakimi Paris Saint Germain’s right back during its coverage of Morocco’s World cup qualifier against Niger last Friday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Hakimi, symbol of Moroccan pride

According to RMC, supporters in Morocco see Hakimi as more than just footballer , he's symbol of patriotism.

Fans interviewed outside & inside the stadium described him as "national hero" and "the best right back in the world" even insisting that he deserves the Ballon d’or.

Omar Khiyari, advisor to Moroccan FA president Fouzi Lekjaa expressed full confidence:

Coach Walid Regragui also echoed the sentiment after the Niger clash:

A different image of Hakimi

For RMC Sport, the trip revealed another side of Hakimi .. not just PSG’s star full back but player adored by his people, seen as the face of Moroccan youth who stayed true to his roots.