PSG Defender Achraf Hakimi Names Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Coman As His Toughest Opponents

• Achraf Hakimi has named Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe as one of the toughest opponents he has faced
• The 24-year-old has made 21 league appearances for PSG this season in Ligue 1 and has scored four goals
• Hakimi has had spells with Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and now plays for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is rated as one of the world’s best defenders but the Moroccan has faced tough times against a few forwards in his career.

The 24-year-old who started his career with Real Madrid has featured four of Europe’s top five leagues such as La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the Ligue 1.

Hakimi speaking with to Prime Video Sport France and captured by Madrid Universal, revealed PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe as one of his toughest opponents ever.

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The Moroccan defender also listed Bayern Munich forward Kingsley Coman and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior among the top three most difficult opponents of his career.

Hakimi has appeared in 21 league games for PSG this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists while also creating five big chances and averaging 1.4 key passes per game.

Hakimi to miss Lille game for PSG

Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi will not be available for selection for PSG when the French champions tackle Lille this Sunday in Ligue 1, Get French Football News reports.

The Moroccan was subbed off during PSG’s loss at the hands of Bayern Munich in their Champions League last 16 first leg tie at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, February 14.

Hakimi had been suffering from thigh pain and could not cope with the intensity of the game and will now need to rest with PSG already scheduling a recovery program for him to follow.

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Hakimi named best Arab Sportsman of the Year

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Morocco and Paris Saint Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the best Arab Sportsman of the Year at the Joy Sports Awards in Riyadh.

Hakimi beat Mohammed Al Owais, Salem Al Dosari and Yazid Al Rajhi for the top award.

The PSG defender walked onto the podium with his proud mother to receive the award during the ceremony in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.