Achraf Hakimi’s 2026-2027 season at PSG has started modestly, with three starts, 270 minutes, seven shots, one on target, and roughly 0.44 non-penalty xG, leaving his rating near 6.9-7.0, below his prior PSG standard above 7.2.
Through three starts and 270 minutes this season, Hakimi has produced seven shots, only one on target, and roughly 0.44 non-penalty expected goals — figures pointing to created chances without the finishing that once defined his attacking output. His average rating sits between 6.9 and 7.0, below the marks above 7.2 he posted across his career at PSG, where he has scored 19 goals and provided 22 assists in 131 Ligue 1 appearances.
Hakimi played all 90 minutes in the 2-2 draws against Rennes and Lille and in the 1-2 defeat to Monaco. He also featured in a Trophée des Champions loss to Lens and a UEFA Super Cup win over Aston Villa, without direct attacking contributions in either.
Part of the explanation traces back to 2025-2026, when Hakimi missed roughly 80 days and 22 matches due to an ankle injury followed by a hamstring problem. Since returning, his numbers in all competitions during 2026 have dropped to one goal and five assists, well below his previous peak.
Physically, he retains his sprinting capacity, but his precision on crosses, final passes and finishing has declined. Much of his earlier attacking identity was built on speed, skill, and modern fullback flair, qualities that once made him one of the most dynamic wide players in Europe.
Tactically, the loss of his established partnership with Ousmane Dembélé on the right side has disrupted his rhythm. Rotating wingers such as Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, Lee Kang-in and Maghnes Akliouche have not yet built the same automatisms, contributing to less fluid combination play from the right flank.
Off the pitch, Hakimi faces a pending criminal trial stemming from a 2023 rape accusation, with an appeal before the Court of Cassation expected in October 2026. The case, likely to extend into a 12-to-18-month process, adds background pressure as PSG search for consistency in the season’s early stages.
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