Achraf Hakimi earns the world's most valuable defender, 80 million euros
Achraf Hakimi is widely regarded as one of the top right-backs in world football. As of March 2025, his estimated transfer value (ETV) ranges between €50.1 million and €61.3 million, according to FootballTransfers . This valuation places him among the top 10 most valuable defenders globally.(footballtransfers.com)
In October 2023, Transfermarkt listed Hakimi with a market value of €65 million, ranking him 9th among the most expensive defenders at that time . The top spot was held by Joško Gvardiol of Manchester City, valued at €80 million.(lematin.ma, sport.le360.ma)
Hakimi's transfer history underscores his high valuation:
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In 2020, Inter Milan acquired him from Real Madrid for €41 million.
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A year later, Paris Saint-Germain signed him for €60 million, with potential bonuses of €11 million, making the total deal worth up to €71 million .(transfermarkt.com, transfermarkt.co.in)
This cumulative transfer activity made Hakimi the first African player to surpass €100 million in combined transfer fees .(transfermarkt.co.in)
While his current market value doesn't reach €80 million, Hakimi's consistent performances for PSG and the Moroccan national team continue to solidify his reputation as one of the most valuable defenders in the game.