Achraf Hakimi talks about the best full-backs of the moment!

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, star of Paris Saint-Germain, expressed his pride and honor at being named by a large majority of football fans as the best right-back in the world right now.

The Atlas Lion emphasized that this recognition rewards the efforts he has been making since his youth. He also took the opportunity to praise the performances of other players in this position, such as the Frenchman Jules Koundé and the Englishman Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Hakimi: “Proud to be considered the best right-back in the world”

In an interview with beIN Sports, Hakimi stated:
“It’s a great pride and a wonderful recognition that so many people consider me the best right-back in the world at the moment. It means that they appreciate the efforts I put in and the work I do, and it motivates me even more to keep progressing.”

The 26-year-old player continued: “Other players also excel in this position, like Jules Koundé, who is having a very good season with Barcelona, or Trent Alexander-Arnold with Liverpool. Not to forget Kyle Walker, whose performances I also follow closely.”

Achraf Hakimi: “Marcelo is my reference”

During this interview, Hakimi also talked about his idol when he started playing as a full-back.
He revealed that the former Brazilian star, recently retired, Marcelo, has always been a source of inspiration for him, despite the fact that he played as a left-back and not a right-back.

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