In the past several months, Achraf Hakimi has been in the news for all the reasons.
The football player displayed an impressive performance while playing for Morocco in the 2022 World Cup, turning him into a household name in the football world.
However, this was followed by accusations of rape and his acrimonious divorce that has played out in public.
Despite the Moroccan footballer’s popularity, several details about him remain a mystery. For example, not much is known about Achraf Hakimi’s children.
But worry not! Below, we have compiled all the details about his family and other exciting things about him.
1. Achraf Hakimi was born in Spain but is of African descent
Achraf Hakimi was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 4, 1998.
Despite being a Spanish national, the footballer is of African descent, having been born to Moroccan migrants – Hassan Hakim and Saida Mouh – who had moved to Europe seeking a better life.
Hakimi’s background story is similar to that of his wife, Hiba Abouk, who was also born in Madrid, Spain but to Tunisian migrants.
Besides his parents, Hakimi has two younger siblings – Nabil and Ouidad Hakimi. Sadly, Achraf Hakimi’s family wasn’t well off, so the Moroccan footballer and his siblings had a tough childhood.
But they are now all well off – with Hakimi’s brother working for an international sports management company, while his sister is a famous internet personality.
2. Achraf Hakimi’s wife is a Spanish actress
Achraf Hakimi’s wife, Hiba Abouk, is a famous Spanish actress. She is best known for featuring in the Spanish TV show El Príncipe, where she played the character of Fatima.
She has also appeared in several other TV series and films, including Madres. Amor y vida, Cheers, Caribe: todo incluído, and Malek.
As for her personal life, Abouk was born in Madrid, Spain, on October 30, 1986. Although she is Spanish by nationality, her parents were Tunisian migrants who had settled in Europe hoping for a better life.
3. Hakimi and Hiba Abouk met in Germany in 2020
According to The Sun, Achraf Hakimi and Hiba Abouk met in 2018 when doing a shoot for Vogue Arabia and started dating soon after.
However, the couple’s initial dating days were difficult as Hakimi lived in Germany, where he played for Dortmund, while Abouk was living and working in Paris, France. Eventually, Hiba Abouk moved to Germany to be closer to the footballer.
But when did Achraf Hakimi get married? According to Alarabiya News, the footballer tied the knot with Hiba Abouk in 2020. Unfortunately, the details of their marriage remain a secret, as they reportedly wed in a private ceremony.
4. Achraf Hakimi has two kids with his wife
Want to know more about Achraf Hakimi’s children? The Moroccan footballer has two sons from his marriage with Hiba Abouk.
Their first son, Amin Hakimi, was born in 2020, shortly after their marriage, while their second son, Naim Hakimi Aboukhris, was born in 2022.
When they met, neither Hakimi nor Hiba Abouk had any children. Therefore, the two sons they share from their marriage are the couple’s only kids.
5. Hakim and his wife are in the process of divorcing
During an Interview with Vogue Arabia in 2022, Achraf Hakimi and Hiba Abouk seemed very much in love, with many people envying their relationship.
Sadly, in 2023, the couple went through a bitter fallout, which played out in the public eye. Currently, the duo are in the final process of divorcing.
The first signs of trouble in Hakimi’s marriage began around March 2023, when the footballer was accused of raping a woman in his Parisian home. The woman reported the matter to the police but refused to press charges.
Nonetheless, prosecutors questioned Hakimi, after which he was indicted by a judge, with the case still being investigated.
Following the rape allegations, the Moroccan defender fiercely proclaimed his innocence, claiming that he was a victim of an extortion attempt.
Achraf Hakimi’s wife stayed quiet about the issue for several weeks, neither supporting him nor commenting on the allegations. When she finally broke her silence in a social media post, she revealed that she and Hakimi had separated before the rape accusation and were divorcing.
Since the news of the couple’s breakup, Hakimi has kept a low profile, only visible when playing football or during a few public appearances.
Hiba Abouk, on the other hand, has been focused on her work and travelling. In addition, she has shared several pictures of her and Achraf Hakimi’s children spending time together.
6. It is not verified whether Hakimi’s wealth is in his mother’s name
Achraf Hakimi and Hiba Abouk’s divorce also led to public intrigues. A few weeks after announcing the planned split, rumours emerged that the Spanish actress had requested a substantial divorce settlement.
However, this was thwarted when it emerged that Hakimi had placed all his assets under his mother’s name and was thus penniless despite being one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.
Unfortunately, we cannot verify the accuracy of these claims as neither Hakimi nor Hiba Abouk has commented on them. On top of that, when speaking to the media, Hakimi’s mother claimed to be unaware of her son putting all his wealth in her name.
