{"id":328199,"date":"2025-08-10T10:06:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountakhab.net\/?p=328199"},"modified":"2025-08-10T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T08:52:53","slug":"hakimi-aims-high-goals-mindset-and-the-dream-of-a-ballon-dor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountakhab.net\/en\/hakimi-aims-high-goals-mindset-and-the-dream-of-a-ballon-dor\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakimi Aims High: Goals, Mindset, and the Dream of a Ballon d\u2019Or"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>&lt;span;&gt;Achraf Hakimi, 26, opened up in a lengthy interview with Canal+ and Bertrand Latour. The Paris Saint-Germain full-back reflected on his exceptional season, his ambitions with his club and with Morocco, his relationship with coach Luis Enrique, and a dream that is now taking a prominent place in his thoughts: the Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/strong><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_250810_045154_447.sdocx--><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd47 Le Ballon d\u2019Or, \u201cje pense que je le m\u00e9rite\u201c <br><br>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Achraf Hakimi se confie \u00e0 Bertrand Latour dans un entretien exclusif, disponible sur CANAL+ \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ballondor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#ballondor<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NDYImdexXJ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/NDYImdexXJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CanalplusFoot\/status\/1954252766689275972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-une-saison-reference\">A Standout Season and a reference..<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Moroccan international affirms that the past season was likely the best of his career. He was a key part of PSG&#8217;s historic victory in the Champions League, a goal he had been working towards since arriving in Paris. Hakimi emphasized the importance of mental fortitude over physical strength, stating, &#8220;This season is going to be very long; you have to be mentally stronger than you are physically.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<p>He credits Luis Enrique for helping him reach a new level of versatility, learning to occupy more central positions and to strike a balance between his defensive and offensive duties.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-l-ombre-du-ballon-d-or\">So close to win the Ballon d&#8217;Or<\/h2>\n\n<p>For the first time, Hakimi admits he is seriously considering the Ballon d\u2019Or. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The Ballon d\u2019Or is a dream, I never thought about it before, but when you are part of the debate, you start to think about it. After the historic season I&#8217;ve had, with goals in important moments, I believe I also deserve it if there is a chance to win.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>He points out that his stats this season are not those of a traditional defender and that his performances speak for themselves. However, he prefers to remain focused on the team, convinced that individual accolades follow collective success.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ambitions-avec-le-maroc\">Ambitions with Morocco<\/h2>\n\n<p>Proud to represent the country of his parents, Hakimi is preparing for the next Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco. His objective is clear: to lift the trophy on home soil. &#8220;It&#8217;s a clear goal for us, especially when we are playing at home,&#8221; he insisted.<\/p>\n\n<p>With Morocco National Team, Hakimi became one of the pillars, and he aims to accumulate as many international caps as possible, and also to make history with the Atlas Lions.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-la-vision-luis-enrique\">Luis Enrique effect<\/h2>\n\n<p>Hakimi has nothing but praise for his coach. &#8220;He communicates a lot with the players and seeks to understand the person behind the player,&#8221; he noted. This human connection and the clarity of Enrique&#8217;s tactical ideas have been, in his view, crucial to PSG&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-un-mental-forge-par-l-adversite\">A Mind Forged by Adversity<\/h2>\n\n<p>When asked about the rape allegation against him, Hakimi stated he is &#8220;calm&#8221; and confident that the truth will come to light. He prefers to focus on football, his family, and his humanitarian commitments, particularly in Morocco, where he works to provide more opportunities for young people.<br\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;span;&gt;Achraf Hakimi, 26, opened up in a lengthy interview with Canal+ and Bertrand Latour. The Paris Saint-Germain full-back reflected on his exceptional season, his ambitions with his club and with Morocco, his relationship with coach Luis Enrique, and a dream that is now taking a prominent place in his thoughts: the Ballon d\u2019Or. 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