Achraf Hakimi has become the first Arab player to win the UEFA Champions League three times [1].
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Arab football, establishing Hakimi as one of the most decorated players from the region in European club history [1].
Hakimi secured his third title after Paris Saint-Germain claimed its second consecutive Champions League trophy [2]. The Moroccan defender's journey to this record began early in his career when he won his first title with Real Madrid in 2018 [1]. At the time of that first victory, Hakimi was 19 years old [1].
His total of three titles consists of the 2018 victory with Real Madrid, and two subsequent wins with Paris Saint-Germain [1]. The feat places him in an elite group of players who have won the competition multiple times across different clubs.
Reports from BBC News عربي and MSN said the accomplishment is historic [1, 2]. The success of Hakimi continues to elevate the profile of North African athletes in the top tiers of global sport.
“Achraf Hakimi has become the first Arab player to win the UEFA Champions League three times”
Hakimi's record reflects the growing influence and success of Arab players in Europe's most prestigious club competition. By winning with two different powerhouse clubs, he demonstrates a level of consistency and adaptability that sets a new benchmark for future talent emerging from the MENA region.
