Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem, born on May 30, 1978 in France, is a French football referee who has officiated in Ligue 1 and other domestic competitions. Standing at 1.83 meters tall and weighing 73 kg, he has been active in professional refereeing for several years.
In the 2024-2025 season, Ben El Hadj has officiated notable matches, such as the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennais on September 27, 2024, where he showed five yellow cards.
His refereeing style is characterized by a strict application of the rules, as reflected in his average of yellow cards per match. In the 2024-2025 season, he has shown 43 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 Ligue 1 matches.
In addition to his involvement in Ligue 1, Ben El Hadj has officiated in competitions such as the Coupe de France and Ligue 2, thus expanding his experience in French football.