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Manuel Akanji is a defender from Switzerland who plays for Inter, wearing shirt number 5. This season he has scored 1 goal in 6 appearances. Born in 1995, he stands 1.88 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Manuel Obafemi Akanji
Known as
M. Akanji
Position
Defender
Team
Inter
Nationality
Switzerland
Date of birth
19 July 1995
Age
31 years
Height
1.88 m
Weight
91 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
5
Season statistics
6
Matches
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
W
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W
Trophy cabinet · 17 won
Premier League
3×
Season 25583 · 2023/2024
FA Cup
3×
2024/2025 · 2023/2024
Bundesliga
3×
Coppa Italia
1×
Season 25642
Serie A
1×
Season 25533
UEFA Super Cup
1×
2023/2024
Champions League
1×
2022/2023
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Switzerland National team
The career of Manuel Akanji so far
Manuel Akanji's career began at Winterthur II. He moved to Winterthur in 2014, to Borussia Dortmund in 2018 for €22m, to Manchester City in 2022 for €18m and then to Inter in 2026 for €15m, among 6 recorded transfers in total. He has won 26 trophies, including Coppa Italia, Premier League, Serie A. He currently plays for Inter, with 1 goal in 6 appearances this season.
Career history · 6 transfers
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2026
Manchester City Inter
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2025
Manchester City Inter
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2022
Borussia Dortmund Manchester City
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2018
Basel Borussia Dortmund
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2015
Winterthur Basel
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2014
Winterthur II Winterthur
Frequently asked questions about Manuel Akanji
What team does Manuel Akanji play for?
Manuel Akanji plays for Inter.
What position does Manuel Akanji play?
Manuel Akanji plays as a defender.
How old is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji is 31 years old, born on 19 July 1995.
How tall is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji is 1.88 m (6′2″) tall.
How many goals has Manuel Akanji scored this season?
Manuel Akanji has scored 1 goal in 6 appearances this season.
Where is Manuel Akanji from?
Manuel Akanji is from Switzerland.
Which teams has Manuel Akanji played for?
Manuel Akanji has played for Winterthur II, Winterthur, Basel, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Inter.
What shirt number does Manuel Akanji wear?
Manuel Akanji wears shirt number 5 for Inter.
When did Manuel Akanji join Inter?
Manuel Akanji joined Inter from Manchester City on 1 July 2026 for a fee of €15m.