DEF
Manuel Akanji
Switzerland · Manchester City
- Position
- DEF
- Club
- Manchester City
- Hometown
- Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Role on the team
As a central defender, Akanji is vital for organizing the backline and building play from deep. His ability to anticipate and his strength in duels make him an immovable piece of the defense.
Manuel Akanji embodies the defensive solidity and intelligence Switzerland needs to compete at the highest level. His career path has taken him from Swiss football to becoming a defensive lynchpin at one of Europe's most successful clubs. Akanji is an example of professionalism and an ambassador for the quality that Swiss academies can produce. His ability to read the game and his composure make him indispensable.