Why this 20-year-old Champions League winner could be the man to solve Arsenal’s defensive woes

Why Achraf Hakimi would be the ideal option to solve Arsenal’s defensive woes

Achraf Hakimi became the first Moroccan footballer to get his hands on the UEFA Champions League when he won it with Real Madrid in 2017-18. A product of Madrid’s youth system, he played for the reserves before making his first-team debut in the La Liga last season.

However, he was sent out on a two-season loan deal to Borussia Dortmund to get more regular minutes and continue his development in the right direction. And few would argue that the 20-year-old highly-rated right-back has already shown signs of developing into a finished product.

Hakimi, who was a part of Morocco’s squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Russia, is known for his versatility and work rate as a full-back. Essentially a right-back by trade, he has also been used as a left-back and as a centre-back due to his superior physical presence.

In fact, Hakimi has been used as a left-back at Dortmund this season and has still managed to produce his best football.

A typical modern-day attack-minded full-back, Hakimi is very solid and compact at the back, while also providing an extra attacking outlet down the flanks with his powerful overlapping runs.

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