PSG’s Hakimi Scores Early but Fades in Draw Against Nantes

As early as the 2nd minute, Achraf Hakimi scored by taking over a collective action orchestrated by Nuno Mendes and Gonçalo Ramos. This goal, the result of his ability to project himself quickly, set the tone for a first half dominated by his offensive initiatives. Footmercato, who gave him a score of 6.5, emphasizes: "Another very high-level game... He never stopped charging in his lane, while also providing the extra man in midfield."

For its part, Maxifoot (7) also praises his offensive role: "In addition to his goal, the Moroccan weighed offensively by playing almost the entire match as a winger." An opinion shared by Parisfans (7), who insists on "an impressive offensive and defensive activity" despite some inaccuracies in his crosses.

However, Hakimi’s performance declined after the break, as he was less incisive. CulturePSG evokes an unrecognizable player: "After a first half of high caliber, he completely sank in the second half, playing stopped and hardly making any more difference."

This drop in form also exposed defensive flaws, as noted by 90min.com (6): "Sometimes caught from behind, due to his runs, he is very far from the Abline action on the Nantes equalizer." Even Le Parisien, who gives him a modest 5.5, deplores a player "much more discreet on his return from the locker room" after having been very active in the first half.

The ratings given by the media reflect the inconsistency of Hakimi’s performance. Ranging from 5.5 to 7, they reflect a player capable of decisive exploits but sometimes in difficulty over the full 90 minutes. As Footmercato summarizes: "A generally solid performance, punctuated by a few decisive actions, even if the second half was more complex."

Ultimately, while the Moroccan remains one of the driving forces of the squad, this match reminds us that consistency over 90 minutes is essential to achieve Parisian ambitions. A challenge to be taken up in the next outings, where every detail will count.