Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji

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Manuel Akanji is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a defender. Known for his strong physical presence and tactical awareness, he has established himself as a key player in various top-tier clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City. Akanji has represented Switzerland at various international tournaments, showcasing his skills on the global stage. In the recent Champions League match against Real Madrid, he played a crucial role in Manchester City's defense, although the team ultimately faced a dramatic defeat with a last-minute goal.

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Xhaka played behind Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji in the match against Qatar.

Diese Grafik zeigt Xhakas Schlüsselrolle im WM-Spiel Schweiz gegen Bosnien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
5.0

Manuel Akanji commented on the referee's decision to end the match due to severe weather conditions.

Schweizer Fussballer schlagen Jordanien 4:1
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-31
5.0

Manuel Akanji made a critical mistake that led to a goal for Ole Blomberg.

„Pelenės istorija“: mažytis Norvegijos čempionas išmetė Milano „Inter“ žvaigždes | Sportas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-25
4.0

Manuel Akanji made a serious mistake during the match that contributed to Bodø/Glimt's victory.

Bodø/Glimt er motgiften Europa trenger
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-02-25
4.0

Manuel Akanji made a critical mistake that allowed Bodø/Glimt to take the lead.

Norsk sensationshold buldrer videre i Champions League efter ny sejr over sidste års finalister
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-02-25
3.0

Manuel Akanji had an unfortunate role in the match, losing the ball leading to a goal.

Bodö/Glimt wirft Inter Mailand aus der Champions League
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
4.0

Manuel Akanji was in charge of the Inter Milan defense that struggled against Bodo/Glimt.

Siapa Klub Paling Berpeluang Menyusul ke Babak 16 Besar Liga Champions?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-19
5.0

Manuel Akanji was in charge of the defense for Inter Milan during their match against Bodo/Glimt.

Inter Milan Membeku di Norwegia
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-19
5.0

Manuel Akanji also started for Inter Milan in the match against Bodö/Glimt.

Inter verliert bei Bodö/Glimt mit 1:3
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-19
5.0

Manuel Akanji played for Inter Milan in their match against Borussia Dortmund.

Napoli scheidet aus, PSG und Real im Playoff
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
5.0

Manuel Akanji's poor reaction changed the course of the match.

Inter iskoristio kikseve Milana i Napolija
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-12-14
4.0

Manuel Akanji criticized the penalty decision, calling it too strict.

Sportske novosti - VIDEO: 'Ovo je jedan od najstrože dosuđenih jedanasteraca koje sam vidio! To zapravo
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-12-10
5.0

Inter player Manuel Akanji criticized the controversial penalty decision that decided the match against Liverpool in the Champions League.

– En av de billigste straffene jeg noensinne har sett
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-12-10
5.0

Manuel Akanji led the disciplined defense of Inter Milan during the match.

Metropolitano, Enigma Terbesar Inter Milan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-27
6.0

Manuel Akanji is a key defender for the Swiss national team, expected to play a significant role in the World Cup.

Diese jungen Fussballer könnten den Sprung ins WM-Aufgebot schaffen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-21
8.0

Manuel Akanji is one of the key players for the Swiss national team, demonstrating outstanding performance.

Die Schweiz fährt an die WM 2026 – die Qualifikation endet mit dem 1:1 in Kosovo
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-19
8.0

Manuel Akanji played a key role in the match by switching sides and assisting in the first goal.

Das Schweizer Nationalteam gewinnt gegen Schweden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
8.0

Manuel Akanji is the defensive leader of the Swiss national team.

Der Sieger heisst Murat Yakin
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
7.0

Manuel Akanji is a defensive leader for the Swiss national team who is also difficult to replace.

Entscheidung in der WM-Quali – ausgerechnet jetzt muss Yakin umbauen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
7.0

Crystal Palace initially considered signing Manuel Akanji from Manchester City.

كريستال بالاس يستهدف لاعب السيتى بديلا للقائد جوهى
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2025-10-30
5.0

Manuel Akanji was substituted in the second half of the match against Marc Giger.

Klare Siege für Barcelona und PSG in der Champions League
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-22
6.0

Manuel Akanji was outmaneuvered by Alexander Isak during the match.

Die Schweiz schlägt Schweden 2:0
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-11
5.0