In an interview with the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Cafu said: "It's hard to determine who is the best, but in my personal opinion, Hakimi is number one in the world right now."

This recognition from Cafu comes in light of the remarkable performance Hakimi delivered during the past season, where he played 69 matches wearing the jersey of the Moroccan national team and the Parisian team, winning four major titles with Paris Saint-Germain: the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions.

The Moroccan star also contributed to winning the bronze medal at the Olympic Games, continuing to establish his position as one of the best full-backs in world football.

Achraf Hakimi has become one of the leading candidates for the Ballon d'Or this year, given his impressive statistics and outstanding performance under the management of Spanish coach Luis Enrique.