Achraf Hakimi returns to the right flank of Paris Saint-Germain this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1 pm (Brasília time), at Parc des Princes, in Paris, for the 11th round of Ligue 1. The 26-year-old Moroccan, after time off for recovery, forms part of the defense in 4-3-3 against Nice, eighth with 17 points. PSG, leader with 21 points, seeks victory after a draw with Lorient to consolidate the top of the table.
The clash in the stadium of 48 thousand fans takes place under the whistle of François Letexier, with an average of 4.02 cards per game in the competition. Coaches Luis Enrique and Franck Haise set up tactical confrontations, with Hakimi essential in overlapping on the right of the Parisians.
The lineup confirms the number 2 alongside Nuno Mendes in the defensive line, with Zabarnyi and Pacho in the middle.
- 88 games for the Moroccan national team, with 11 goals;
- Market value at 80 million euros;
- 90% pass accuracy in Ligue 1 2025/26.
Numbers that boost Hakimi at PSG
Achraf Hakimi played 8 Ligue 1 matches in 2025/26, scoring 2 goals and adding 2 assists. His average of 1.76 tackles and 0.80 interceptions per 90 minutes strengthens the rearguard, with the team conceding just 4 goals in those performances. In 2025, he accumulated 10 goals in all competitions, a personal record, in addition to 13 shots, 6 on target.
He kept 5 clean sheets in 8 games, winning 72% of aerial duels at 1.81 m tall. In the Champions League, he contributed 3 assists in 4 matches.
These data place him among the top 10 offensive full-backs in the league, with an average speed of 36 km/h recorded.
Career peak at Champions 2025
Hakimi’s best moment came in the 2024/25 season, when he won PSG’s first Champions League. In May, he scored the first goal in the final against Inter Milan, in a 5-0 victory, for his former club. Before, in the semi against Arsenal, they scored 2-1 on aggregate, guaranteeing an unprecedented place in the decision.
He was part of the UEFA team of the season and came 6th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the highest ranking for a Moroccan. For the national team, he led Morocco to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup and Olympic bronze in 2024, with goals against Iraq and Egypt.
This phase, with 4 Ligue 1 and the RFI Marc-Vivien Foé award in May 2025, elevated him to an African icon.
Expected impact against Nice
Hakimi should put pressure on Nice’s left wing, with Bard and Diop creating 10 chances in recent games. Its acceleration limits counterattacks, reducing goals conceded to 0.5 per home game.In support, he increases crosses to 3.2 per 90 minutes, feeding Barcola and Dembélé.
In 5 duels against Nice, PSG won 4 with him on the field, and Hakimi registered 2 assists. His return increases possession to 70% and shots by 12%.
Forecast indicates his assistance, with success in 2-0 for the home team.
Recent team performance
PSG drew 1-1 with Lorient on October 29, without Hakimi on the field. He beat Brest 2-0 on October 22, with his goal. They beat Monaco 3-1 on October 15th. Draw 0-0 with Lyon on October 8th, and 4-2 against Marseille on October 1st.
- Three wins and two draws in the last five;
- 11 goals scored, 4 conceded;
- Hakimi starts three, with an average of 7.3 on Sofascore.
Nice beat Lille 2-0 on 29 October but drew 1-1 with Reims on 22 October.
Where to watch and context of the duel
The broadcast comes out on CazéTV on YouTube, with comments in Portuguese and real-time data. FIFA+ covers it for free in Brazil. At Parc des Princes, cloudy weather at 12°C, 20% rain and winds at 15 km/h.
Tickets sold out in October, starting at 60 euros. Top scorers: Dembélé with 6 goals for PSG and Jansson with 5 for Nice. History: PSG with 22 wins in 45 games, but Nice won the last one in Paris 3-1.
Prediction favors PSG 2-1, with Hakimi key to the victory.
