Childhood and Youth
The fourth day of November 1998 marked a moment of joy for the Hakimi couple, who had moved from Morocco to Spain. In Madrid, their son Achraf was born. The name translates to “the noblest” in Russian. As adults, they moved with their children to the suburbs of Getafe, where Achraf spent his childhood alongside his brother Nabil and sister Vidad. The famous footballer maintains a warm and trusting relationship with his loved ones, as evidenced by the touching photos and comments that adorn his personal Instagram page. From a young age, Achraf Hakimi turned to sports. While his mother imagined him pursuing athletics or swimming, his true passion was football.

The family faced financial difficulties, with his father working as a shopkeeper and his mother as a cleaner. Nevertheless, they put in all their efforts and found ways to make their child’s dearest dream come true. Achraf approached his training at local club CD Colonia Ofigevi with great dedication, which inevitably had an impact on his schooling. Although his parents were initially worried, they eventually accepted and understood his commitment. In 2006, at the age of eight, Achraf joined Real Madrid’s youth team. SPORT