Hakimi FC 28 Review — The Best RB in Ultimate Team

Card Overview

In-Game Performance

Strengths

• Pace (90): One of the fastest defenders in the game — recovers from any position
• 4★ skill moves: Unique for a full-back — can dribble past opponents going forward
• Attacking runs: Makes overlapping runs like a winger, providing an extra attacker
• Dribbling (82): Carries the ball with confidence — doesn't just hoof it forward
• Versatility: Effective at RB, RWB, RM, and even RCB in 3-back formations
• Stamina: Incredible engine — runs up and down all game without tiring

Weaknesses

• Defending (82): Good but not elite — top strikers can bypass his tackles
• Physical (76): Not the strongest — bigger attackers can bully him
• Aerial duels: 5'11" — loses headers to taller players on corners
• Shooting (68): Don't expect goals from open play

Best Chemistry Styles

Our pick: Anchor. Hakimi already has 90 pace — Anchor boosts his defending and physical to cover weaknesses without wasting a pace boost.

Tactical Guide

• 4-2-3-1: RB with Balanced Attack — makes overlapping runs when you have possession
• 3-5-2: RWB — his natural role. Attacks like a winger, defends like a full-back
• 5-2-1-2: RWB with Join the Attack — provides width and pace on the counter
• Instructions: Overlap, Balanced Interceptions, Join Attack

Final Verdict

Custom Tactics and Best Formations for Hakimi

Hakimi performs best in formations that allow fullbacks to push forward and contribute to the attack. In a 4-3-3, set him to balanced attack with overlap runs so he bombs forward on the right flank when your team has possession. His 90 pace means he can sprint the entire length of the right side, deliver a cross or cutback, then recover to his defensive position before the opposition can launch a counter-attack. This forward-and-back capability is what makes Hakimi uniquely valuable compared to other right-backs who can only do one or the other effectively.

In a 3-5-2 or 5-2-1-2, Hakimi operates as a right wing-back where his attacking and defensive attributes are both fully utilized. The extra center-back provides cover when Hakimi pushes forward, and his stamina allows him to make constant up-and-down runs throughout the full 90 minutes without fading. Set him to get forward in this role and watch him generate chances from the right side with his crossing ability while still tracking back to make critical tackles when the opponent transitions from defense to attack through the wide areas.

Hakimi's 4-star skill moves separate him from every other gold right-back in the game. Use the ball roll and step-over when he receives the ball in wide areas to beat the opposing winger or midfielder who applies pressure. Most players never attempt skill moves with their fullbacks, so opponents are completely unprepared for a right-back who can dribble past them. This creates a numerical advantage on the right side because the beaten player cannot recover in time, effectively turning your fullback into an extra attacker for the duration of that play.

Hakimi vs Other Top Right-Backs

Against TAA, Hakimi wins in every category except passing. Hakimi is faster, stronger, a better defender, and more agile on the ball. TAA's passing advantage only matters in specific tactical setups where the fullback operates as a deep playmaker, which most players do not use. For standard right-back duties of defending, recovering, and contributing to attacks, Hakimi is the clearly superior option. The only scenario where TAA is the better choice is when you move him to midfield in-game through custom tactics and need his elite passing range from a central position.

Compared to Kyle Walker, Hakimi offers better dribbling, skill moves, and crossing at the expense of slightly less acceleration and physical strength. Walker is the more defensive option who excels at shutting down opposing wingers through raw pace and physicality, while Hakimi is the more complete fullback who contributes meaningfully to both phases of play. In competitive Weekend League matches, Hakimi's 4-star skills and better ball control give him the edge because he can escape pressure situations that Walker would need to clear with a long pass, helping your team maintain possession under intense pressing scenarios.

The Ligue 1 chemistry link is both a strength and limitation for Hakimi. Pairing him with Marquinhos at center-back creates one of the strongest right-side defensive partnerships in the game through PSG links. However, building a full competitive squad around Ligue 1 is harder than Premier League or La Liga due to fewer meta options in midfield and attack. The best approach is using Hakimi and Marquinhos as the right side of a hybrid squad, linking them together through club chemistry, then using nation links or icons to connect the rest of your team from whichever league provides the strongest overall value for your remaining coin budget.