World Cup 2018: 5 of the youngest players going to Russia

Paris Saint Germain v Olympique Lyonnais - Ligue 1
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#3 Achraf Hakimi (19 years and 213 days)

Girona v Real Madrid - La Liga
Achraf Hakimi plays for Spanish giants Real Madrid

At 19 years and 213 days of age, Achraf Hakimi is the third youngest player at the World Cup this year. The Spanish born Moroccan plays for Spanish giants Real Madrid, and this year became the first Arab player ever to win the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy.

The right-back made nine appearances for Los Blancos in La Liga this season and even found the back of the net on two occasions.

Hakimi made his debut for the senior team of Morocco at the age of 17 back in 2016 and is expected to start for the side in their World Cup group stage ties against Iran, Portugal and Spain.

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