Manuel Akanji
Manuel Obafemi Akanji
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Manuel Obafemi Akanji (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈmaː.nu.ɛl aˈkan.dʒi]; born 19 July 1995) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Inter Milan, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City, and the Switzerland national team. An academy graduate of FC Winterthur, Akanji's professional career began in 2014, when he made his debut for the then-Swiss Challenge League club, having also previously played for the club's second team. He moved to first tier FC Basel in 2015, where he won consecutive league titles in 2015–16 and 2016–17, the latter of which was a double that included the 2016–17 Swiss Cup. Following his success with Basel, Akanji was sold to Borussia Dortmund during the winter transfer window of 2018. During his stay in the Bundesliga, he helped Dortmund win the 2019 DFL-Supercup and the 2020–21 DFB-Pokal. He joined Manchester City in 2022, winning a continental treble in his first season with the club, as well as numerous other trophies, including one more Premier League title in 2023–24. Internationally, Akanji represents Switzerland, making his debut for the senior team in 2017 after featuring for the under-20 and under-21 sides. He was a member of Switzerland's squad for two editions of the UEFA European Championship, in 2020 and 2024, as well as two FIFA World Cups, in 2018 and 2022.
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Yann Sommer, Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri: Who are Switzerland's top Champions League performers?
Akanji ‘not a big fan’ of hydration breaks, but SoFi Stadium ‘the best I’ve played in’
Manuel Akanji seeks permanent move to Inter Milan after successful loan under Cristian Chivu
Pep Guardiola: Kevin De Bruyne and Manuel Akanji messages on Man City exit mean everything to me
Watch: Akanji howler gifts Bodo/Glimt lead at Inter, moments after being taken off with head injury
AC Milan have emerged as a potential destination for Manuel Akanji as Manchester City move to trim their squad
Galatasaray interested in Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji, continuing Ederson talks
Manuel Akanji speaks the truth on the upcoming Club World Cup and it’s hard to disagree with him
Man City defender Manuel Akanji out for 8-10 weeks after needing surgery on muscle injury
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji Confident They Can Beat Real Madrid In Potential Champions League Showdown
Manuel Akanji suggests he could RETIRE at end of the season as Man City star hits out at 'so tough' football calendar ahead of Champions League kick
Manuel Akanji acknowledges City need to cut out defensive errors after Pep’s warning
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