Achraf Hakimi matches Hakim Ziyech’s European appearance record
Achraf Hakimi has matched compatriot Hakim Ziyech’s record with 83 appearances in European competitions, making them the most-capped Moroccans in those tournaments. Hakimi reached the mark in Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Villarreal in the Champions League.
Achraf Hakimi has matched compatriot Hakim Ziyech’s record after making 83 appearances in European competitions, making the two players the most-capped Moroccans in those tournaments. Hakimi reached the mark during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League match against Villarreal.
Hakimi’s appearances comprised 81 Champions League matches and two UEFA Super Cup matches, during spells with Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. Ziyech’s 83 appearances consisted of 45 matches in the Champions League knockout stages, 14 in qualifying, 17 in the Europa League, 6 in its qualifying rounds and one in the UEFA Super Cup.
The match in which Hakimi equalled the record came in the fourth round of the 2026-2027 league phase. Paris Saint-Germain beat hosts Villarreal 6-0, scoring four goals in the first half and two in the second. The French side moved to 12 points at the top of the standings, while Villarreal remained on 3 points in twenty-ninth place.
Hakimi is now close to holding the record outright, with future appearances giving him the opportunity to overtake Ziyech.