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Hakimi Enters Africa's Top Three Most Decorated Players
Achraf Hakimi is now the third most decorated African footballer after helping Paris Saint-Germain win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night.
PSG recovered from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 with Tottenham in Udine, before winning 4-3 on penalties. Hakimi contributed to the attack with one chance created, five crosses—one completed—and two successful long passes from six attempts. He completed 69 of 83 passes, an accuracy rate of 83%.
Defensively, the Moroccan international won two of three tackles and was not beaten in a one-on-one throughout the match. While less advanced in his attacking runs than in previous games, he maintained a key role on the right flank, particularly in the closing stages as PSG pushed for an equaliser.
The victory takes Hakimi's career total to 17 trophies, placing him behind only Samuel Eto'o and Yaya Touré, who each have 18. At 26, Hakimi is close to surpassing both to become Africa's most decorated player.
He reacted to the win by posting photographs from the celebrations on social media. His performances for club and country this year have kept him in contention for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, to be awarded in September.
Hakimi's latest title bolsters his position among Africa's most successful footballers, with the opportunity to equal or break the record soon. Tags: Achraf HakimiBallon D'orPSGtottenhamUEFA Super Cup
