
Manuel Akanji
Inter Milan/D/
Player Info
Manuel Akanji is a commanding central defender for Inter Milan and a key figure for the Swiss national team, renowned for his composure, physicality, and intelligent reading of the game. His career began in his native Switzerland with FC Winterthur and FC Basel, where his performances in the Swiss Super League and the UEFA Champions League earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2018. At Dortmund, Akanji became a defensive mainstay, known for his ball-playing ability and crucial tackles in high-stakes Bundesliga and European matches. His consistent excellence led to a transfer to Manchester City in 2022, where he quickly integrated into Pep Guardiola's system, contributing to a historic treble-winning season that included the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 2023. His subsequent move to Inter Milan solidified his status as a top-tier defender in Serie A. His main honors include multiple Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and a Champions League trophy with Manchester City, along with domestic cups in Germany and Switzerland. Individually, he has been a regular fixture in Swiss national team squads for major tournaments. Known for his calm demeanor and versatility across the back line, Akanji combines technical security with defensive robustness, making him a highly valued asset for any team he represents.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/29
Loan Ended
2025/08/31
1000000€
Loan
2022/08/31
20000000€
Transfer
2018/01/14
21500000€
Transfer
2015/06/30
700000€
Transfer
2014/06/30
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
25
Games Started
23
Minutes Per Game
2110
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
18
Accurate Passes Per Game
1448
Key Passes Per Game
5
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
76
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
38
Interceptions Per Game
30
Clearances Per Game
80
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
21
Be Fouled Per Game
12




