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Strengths
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (187 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Low scoring rate
- Right-footed specialist
- Switzerland international
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Manuel Akanji profile
- Current team
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Switzerland
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Switzerland
- Date of birth
- 19 Jul 1995 (31 years)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 91 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Akanji
Manuel Akanji match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Switzerland
|
FIFA World Cup, International Friendly +1 | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
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About Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji is a 31-year-old Switzerland professional footballer who plays as a defender for Switzerland.
Born on 19 July 1995 in Switzerland, Manuel Akanji has been eligible for senior professional football since 2012. Manuel Akanji stands 187 cm tall and weighs 91 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 5 matches in SportScore's database Manuel Akanji has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist, for a combined 1 goal contributions at a rate of 0.0 goals per match.
Next up: Scotland vs Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: North Macedonia 0-3 Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League.
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Frequently asked questions about Manuel Akanji
What team does Manuel Akanji play for?
Manuel Akanji currently plays for Switzerland in Switzerland.
What position does Manuel Akanji play?
Manuel Akanji plays as a defender.
How old is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji was born on 19 July 1995, making them 31 years old.
What nationality is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji represents Switzerland.
How tall is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji stands 187 cm tall and weighs 91 kg.
How many goals has Manuel Akanji scored?
Across the 5 matches SportScore has tracked, Manuel Akanji has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist, a 0.0 goals-per-match rate.
When does Manuel Akanji's team play next?
Switzerland's next fixture is Scotland vs Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC.
Is Manuel Akanji left-footed or right-footed?
Manuel Akanji's preferred foot is right.
Does Manuel Akanji play for the national team?
Manuel Akanji is eligible for Switzerland. Their next match is Scotland vs Switzerland on Tuesday 29 September 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- Dan Ndoye Forward
- Denis Zakaria Midfielder
- Djibril Sow Midfielder
- Eray Cömert Defender
- Fabian Rieder Midfielder
- Filip Ugrinic Midfielder
- Granit Xhaka Midfielder
- Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
- Joel Almada Monteiro Forward
- Johan Manzambi Midfielder
- Luca Antony Jaquez Defender
- Miro Muheim Defender
- Nico Elvedi Defender
- Remo Freuler Midfielder
- Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
- Ruben Vargas Forward
- Silvan Widmer Defender