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Hakimi's Grueling Season Sparks Calls for Workload Management

12/27/2025

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Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan star for Paris Saint-Germain, faces substantial physical strain after a long season.
A FIFPRO report shows he played 69 matches and 6,371 minutes, exceeding the recommended 55-match limit.
His duties included the Olympics and the Club World Cup, leaving only 22 days of offseason.
The report urges better workload management to reduce long-term risk and support sustainable performance for events like the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Story summary

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan star for Paris Saint-Germain, faces substantial physical strain after a long season.
A FIFPRO report shows he played 69 matches and 6,371 minutes, exceeding the recommended 55-match limit.
His duties included the Olympics and the Club World Cup, leaving only 22 days of offseason.
The report urges better workload management to reduce long-term risk and support sustainable performance for events like the Africa Cup of Nations.