Morocco: Achraf Hakimi reveals his idol

The captain of the Moroccan national team and PSG defender, Achraf Hakimi, has revealed which player inspired him the most in the right-back position.

In an interview with Onze Mondial, Achraf Hakimi discussed the evolution of the right-back role in modern football. The Moroccan defender for Paris Saint-Germain explained his hybrid role under Luis Enrique, noting that he sometimes finds himself in much more attacking positions.

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"I don't really think about revolutionizing or changing the position. Above all, I focus on playing my football and bringing joy to those who love the game," the Moroccan international said.

He then added:

"In modern football, full-backs are asked to take on different responsibilities: sometimes cutting inside, sometimes covering the entire flank."

Still speaking to Onze Mondial, Achraf Hakimi also paid tribute to Dani Alves:

"For me, he's a role model: he showed how a full-back should play, and I learned a lot from him. I hope the new generation watches me the same way and that I can be an example for them."

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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