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Archaf Hakimi (Borussia Dortmund), 2 year-loan

Club Atletico de Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League Group A

Borrusia Dortmund again gets featured for their smart capture of Achraf Hakimi on a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid. Archaf has assisted on 6 occasions so far and has found the back of the net 1 time this season. The 20-year old left back represents today's modern attacking fullback. He pushes forward in attack and is an astute passer of the ball, with a passing success rate of 87.6% over 68 passes attempted per game.

On October 24, 2018, Archaf Hakimi's potential was displayed on the grandest stage of them all. In their Champions League clash against El Cholo Simeone's defensively oriented Atletico Madrid, Hakimi absolutely destroyed fullback Juanfran to shreds. His rapid pace and passing skills were on full display as he grabbed 3 assists in the game. Hakimi confirmed the fact that he's one of the best young left-backs emerging in the game.

At just 20 years of age, the sky is the limit for the 20-year-old Moroccan. Borrusia Dortmund promised him game time and in the process, he has made the left back position his own. At this rate, he looks like the perfect Marcelo replacement in the near future. Though, at this rate, Real Madrid would be wary of him progressing to the point of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu side for another club or Dortmund itself once his loan deal ends.