Luis Enrique: "Hakimi is the best full-back in the world"

The Spanish coach praised the Moroccan after the match against Costa Rica

Luis Enrique praised Achraf Hakimi after Spain's 7-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

"He's a player who can make the difference," said Enrique. "He's got everything: pace, power, skill, and he can defend too. I think he's the best full-back in the world at the moment."

Hakimi was one of Spain's standout performers in the match, providing two assists and causing Costa Rica problems all night with his attacking runs down the right-hand side.

The 24-year-old joined Paris Saint-Germain from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021 and has quickly established himself as one of the best right-backs in the world.

He has made 33 appearances for PSG this season, scoring four goals and providing 10 assists. He has also been a key player for Morocco, helping them to reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Hakimi is a product of the Real Madrid academy and made his debut for the club in 2017. He spent two seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund before joining Inter Milan in 2020.

He has won the Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 titles during his career.