Kylian Mbappe has made the bold claim of describing his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Achraf Hakimi as the best right back in the world after his magical goal for Morocco on Tuesday night.
With their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie with Malawi locked at 1-1 with 20 minutes to go, Hakimi stepped up and scored a sublime winner.
The former Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund star curled in an outrageous free-kick from 25 yards out, prompting wild celebrations among his Morocco team-mates.
But Hakimi earned extremely high praise from one of his club colleagues on Twitter, with Mbappe effusive in his praise for the 23-year-old.
Mbappe tweeted: 'ACHRAF HAKIMI. BEST RB IN THE WORLD. GOOD NIGHT GUYS.'
Hakimi is certainly in the conversation for that title after a stunning few seasons that included him winning the Serie A title at Inter Milan last year.
He has also chalked up double figures for assists in his last two full campaigns with Inter and Dortmund.
Hakimi joined PSG last summer for a fee of Β£60million, amid interest from Chelsea and a host of other top clubs.
But Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joao Cancelo of Manchester City will surely have something to say about their place in the right back rankings.
Morocco desperately needed Hakimi's goal they came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1 and stay on course for their first African title in over 45 years.
His outrageous strike completed the turnaround at the Ahmadou Ahidjou Stadium after Youssef En-Nesyri had equalised on the stroke of halftime.
Malawi went ahead early after a stunner of their own from Frank Mhango, who hit a speculative left-footed effort from distance and watched as the swerving ball caught out Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and crashed into the top of the net.
Morocco will meet either Ivory Coast or Egypt in their quarter-final in Yaounde.
Umaruyare
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After 1 free kick. Hilarious ππ
Is he actually better than Trent? Cancelo, Walker?
Vin_303
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Am not surprised His you team mate thatβs how he said Messi is the best
amron12
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he forget to add "Now"
Boscovic
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π π Kimmich is a right back go and watch football
he's a defender midfielder go and check it ππ
Savage909
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Mbappe is on weed π
horse_Power
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TAA their master will assist them to get to his level ππ
Is about winning games and besides in modern football, full backs don't act as defenders ; they rather press
themainman
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Reece James and Cancelo when he plays RB are the 2 best RB in the EPL.... TAA cannot defend to save his life he is very poor defensively...
whatever the case, TAA is better
Vabballer2k6
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I do agree with you itβs just a preference everyone of them have his points of power and weakness Hakimi speed is crazy TTA accuracy is crazy Cancelo great team player you put him lb rb and he will play 100% ( hakimi did also with madrid and dortmund and moroccan national team in some occasions)
Yea Cancelo plays CDM, LB & RB and Cancelo Defensively reads the game perfect and makes excellent tackles... n his ability to get forward is icing on the cake. Hakimi need to get that final touch on the ball in the last third...
voycilnry
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Hakim isn't a goat.. but defensively he is way better than Trent... Trent Cannot defend..Defend... I agree... But Reece James.. And Cancelo when he plays RB... excellent 2 way players
I do agree with you itβs just a preference everyone of them have his points of power and weakness Hakimi speed is crazy TTA accuracy is crazy Cancelo great team player you put him lb rb and he will play 100% ( hakimi did also with madrid and dortmund and moroccan national team in some occasions)
Vabballer2k6
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This Mbappe is starting to annoying. .. TAA and Reece are waaaay ahead of Achraf... just to name a few
Reece James and Cancelo when he plays RB are the 2 best RB in the EPL.... TAA cannot defend to save his life he is very poor defensively...
Vabballer2k6
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1st - Cancelo when he plays RB 2nd - Reece James 3rd - Trent... TAA.. Cannot defend.Defend.. he is weak defensively but his offensive ability Hides His defensive flaws. .
ShubhankurSharma
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not only Walker, cancelo also Neyamar and Mbapper pocketed same match by walker and Cancelo
Yeah. And hakimi was destroyed by bernardo and sterling at etihad. He just became overrated by pocketing grealish, a player who's never had European experience before and was out of form too.
Vabballer2k6
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Joao Cancelo is Best I have ever seen
U Never See Phillip Lahm..? Cancelo is the best in the EPL to me... 2nd Reece James
Vabballer2k6
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Hakimi the best no doubt his speed and he defending style is incredible Arnold problem he canβt defend well Hakimi succeeded in real dortmund inter and now at psg Imagine at this age you have this experience! Hakimi is a GOAT
Hakim isn't a goat.. but defensively he is way better than Trent... Trent Cannot defend..Defend... I agree... But Reece James.. And Cancelo when he plays RB... excellent 2 way players
Vabballer2k6
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Reece James is the one and only best right back in the world
This I'd Agree With.....
Vabballer2k6
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TAA their master will assist them to get to his level ππ
Offensively But Trent Cannot Defend... He Is Very Poor Defensively But His Offensive Ability Hides His Poor Defense... Most Of Liverpool Goals Come From Left Side Attacks.......
Vabballer2k6
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Taa is no doubt the best
Offensively But Trent Cannot Defend... He Is Very Poor Defensively But His Offensive Ability Hides His Poor Defense... Most Of Liverpool Goals Come From Left Side Attacks...
Vabballer2k6
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only if TAA & Kimich are both playing ruby
His Offensive Ability Had Him Up There... Defensively Trent Cannot Defend
Vabballer2k6
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π π Kimmich is a right back go and watch football
Kimmich only plays right back for Germany and that's very rare... not Bayern Munchen... He Is A RCDM.But Kimmich Is Still Bettee Than Him Defensively
Vabballer2k6
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only if TAA & Kimich are both playing ruby
TAA.... CANNOT defend... infact he is Liverpool weakest defender... but his offensive ability hides his defensive flaws... Most of Liverpool goals come from left side attacks...
Jigaba
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kimmich is not a defender papa πππ.Are u sure you're watching football?
π π Kimmich is a right back go and watch football
Boscovic
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only if TAA & Kimich are both playing ruby
kimmich is not a defender papa πππ.Are u sure you're watching football?
Saoabklopr
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only if TAA & Kimich are both playing ruby
daudlrty
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mbappe isn't even the best youngster but he talk about a man who ain't even close to anyone in epl
nuoabdilmn
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Taa is no doubt the best
thegreat1ne
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This Mbappe is starting to annoying. .. TAA and Reece are waaaay ahead of Achraf... just to name a few
R James? lol
Socackmpsu
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Mbappe is clearly right about Hakimi being the best right back in the world right now, no doubt about it.
themainman
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This Mbappe is starting to annoying. .. TAA and Reece are waaaay ahead of Achraf... just to name a few
Arrow_guy007
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Trent is best RB in world until kimmich starts playing RB
G-debruyne
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Guys let mbappe be, he is just a kid
zehbdprsz
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You speaking for yourself.
oluwagoddy
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he's good no doubts
F412UL
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even without this goal, previous years i do see him as the one who can unseat Carvajal due to his abilities in both defend and attack..but not sure why Zidane sold him..he is much better than Odriozola
yutbilmnz
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Is dalot of Manchester united
D-Maestreo
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TAA their master will assist them to get to his level ππ
Overhyped for sure
Patric16599
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After 1 free kick. Hilarious ππ
and 2 goals plus assist in this afcon carrying his team
nomcklpr
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TAA their master will assist them to get to his level ππ
Umaruyare
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After 1 free kick. Hilarious ππ
Yazaelnpt
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no right full back in this current world to compare to Arnold if you think he doesn't defend well check how many goals your so called best defender have consive and check how many goals Arnold have consive too
ChetanBungaree
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Reece James is the one and only best right back in the world
zeoackosz
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Mbappe says not true.... because Cancelo is taking Both Full back pockets Mbappe or Neymar
voycilnry
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Hakimi the best no doubt his speed and he defending style is incredible Arnold problem he canβt defend well Hakimi succeeded in real dortmund inter and now at psg Imagine at this age you have this experience! Hakimi is a GOAT
zeoackosz
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He shud meet with Kyle then π Oh waittt
Walker ????
zeoackosz
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Mbappe was pocketed by walker so many times last year. He forgot so easily who's the bestππ.
not only Walker, cancelo also Neyamar and Mbapper pocketed same match by walker and Cancelo
zeoackosz
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Joao Cancelo is Best I have ever seen
jazzeymann
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Because Arnold play tennis
zokkmorst
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Mbappe is a fool, Madrid links have made his brain dumb
auwalrogo
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Dani is the greatest right back ever to play the game. His insane numbers is there as a prove. His assists, trophies won and other statistics are all there for all to see.
Joubciost
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Reece Jame is the best RB
Chop31
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Arnold is playing Golf β³οΈ right?