Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Gessime, and Nayef Aguerd feature in Sofascore’s ideal XI for matchday 9 of the French championship.
French football once again highlights the excellence and impact of national internationals on European pitches. At the conclusion of Ligue 1’s ninth matchday, specialized platform Sofascore unveiled its Team of the Week, featuring three pre-selected Moroccan players recognized for exceptional performances. Achraf Hakimi for Paris Saint-Germain, Yassine Gessime for Racing Club de Strasbourg, and Nayef Aguerd for Olympique de Marseille contributed greatly to their respective clubs’ successes. This remarkable presence at the highest level of competition confirms the vitality of the Moroccan talent pool and consolidates the reputation of national football internationally.
Historic individual displays by Hakimi and Gessime
The weekend’s most impressive performance came from Parisian right-back and Atlas Lions captain Achraf Hakimi. Delivering the first hat-trick of his professional career alongside two assists during Paris Saint-Germain’s 5–1 victory over Le Havre, he earned a perfect rating of 10/10. A display of rare offensive intensity mirrored by young Strasbourg forward Yassine Gessime. Also awarded a maximum 10/10 rating following Strasbourg’s 5–1 demonstration against Auxerre, the dual-national talent scored twice and provided an assist, confirming his status as one of the most impactful players in the league early this season.
Nayef Aguerd’s return to the fore and national sporting prestige
In defense, a solid display by Nayef Aguerd during Olympique de Marseille’s 2–0 victory over Toulouse rounded off this portrait of excellence. Rated 8/10, the central defender confirms his progressive return to peak physical and tactical form after an injury-disrupted period. This Marseille win was also marked by a goal from Amine Harit, illustrating the strength of national key figures in the French top flight. The success of these elite athletes in Europe serves as a powerful source of pride for the Kingdom’s youth, while enhancing the appeal and prestige of Moroccan football expertise.
