NigeriaManuel Akanji: profile
Manuel Akanji (born 19 July 1995 in Neftenbach, Switzerland) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Inter Milan.
Akanji started out at FC Winterthur in 2014. He has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Borussia Dortmund (2018–2022): 119 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 314 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Akanji has represented Switzerland (2017–present), earning 86 caps and scoring 4 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (14 in 314)
- Latest move
- Inter Milan (01 Sep 2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jean Seri, Darlington Nagbe and Alexandre Oukidja (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 |  FC Winterthur |
Challenge League | 35 | 1 |
| 2015–2018 | FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | 42 | 5 |
| 2018–2022 |  Borussia Dortmund |
Bundesliga | 119 | 4 |
| 2022–2026 |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 85 | 2 |
| 2025–2026 |  Inter Milan |
Serie A | 33 | 2 |
| 2026– | Inter Milan |
Serie A | – | – |
| Total | 314 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Switzerland U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Switzerland U21 |
Under-21 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017– | Switzerland |
Senior | 86 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji was born on 19 July 1995, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Manuel Akanji born?
Manuel Akanji was born in Neftenbach, Switzerland.
Which national team does Manuel Akanji play for?
Manuel Akanji plays international football for Switzerland. He has 86 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Manuel Akanji played for?
Manuel Akanji's recorded clubs are FC Winterthur, FC Basel, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City F.C. and Inter Milan.
What team does Manuel Akanji play for now?
According to the latest data, Manuel Akanji plays for Inter Milan.
How tall is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Manuel Akanji play?
Manuel Akanji plays as a defender.
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