King of Africa: Achraf Hakimi Becomes the Most Decorated African Player in Football History at Just 27

History was written at the Puskás Aréna on Saturday night. As Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve to defeat Arsenal 4-3 in a grueling penalty shootout, right-back Achraf Hakimi did more than just retain the UEFA Champions League title—he officially ascended to the throne of African football history. 
At just 27 years old, the Moroccan international has captured the 19th trophy of his career, officially surpassing legendary figures Samuel Eto’o and Yaya Touré to become the most decorated African footballer of all time. 
Climbing the Mount Rushmore of African Football
For years, the pinnacle of African footballing success was defined by the legendary dominance of Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o and Ivory Coast’s Yaya Touré. Hakimi’s back-to-back Champions League triumph with PSG has completely rewritten the record books.


The victory also secures Hakimi’s place in an incredibly exclusive European club. He has now matched Samuel Eto’o’s iconic record for the most Champions League titles won by an African player (3). Hakimi lifted his first with Real Madrid in 2018, his second during PSG’s historic maiden run in 2025, and his third in Budapest. 
A Trophy Cabinet Like No Other
What makes Hakimi’s achievement so staggering is the sheer diversity of his silverware. He hasn’t just stacked trophies in one league; he has conquered Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and the entire African continent.


The Complete 19-Trophy Breakdown: 
• 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Ligue 1 (Paris Saint-Germain) 
• 🏆🏆🏆 Champions League (Real Madrid '18, PSG '25, PSG '26)
• 🏆🏆🏆 French Super Cup (Paris Saint-Germain)
• 🏆🏆 Coupe de France (Paris Saint-Germain)
• 🏆 AFCON (Morocco, 2025)
• 🏆 Serie A (Inter Milan)
• 🏆 UEFA Super Cup (Paris Saint-Germain)
• 🏆 FIFA Club World Cup (Real Madrid)
• 🏆 German Super Cup (Borussia Dortmund)
• 🏆 Spanish Super Cup (Real Madrid)



The Golden Era of the Atlas Lion


Hakimi’s club success is heavily matched by his legendary status on the international stage. As the crown jewel of Morocco’s golden generation, he famously marshaled the Atlas Lions to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and secured an Olympic Bronze medal in Paris. 
His legacy was truly cemented when he led Morocco to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, a historic campaign that ultimately earned him the crown of African Footballer of the Year.

"At 27, Hakimi has already built a trophy cabinet that many world-class players never achieve in an entire career."


Most defenders hit their absolute prime between the ages of 28 and 32. Having already conquered Europe three times and completely cleared out domestic football across the continent’s top flights, Hakimi is playing with house money. 
With many prime years left ahead of him at Paris Saint-Germain and the 2026 FIFA World Cup right around the corner, the the "King of Africa" just holding a record—he’s expanding it to a distance that may never be broken.