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Born on July 19, 1995 in Neftenbach, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, Manuel Akanji is an association football player. Manuel Akanji is 31 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 187 cm.
My Take
Akanji is my idea of a modern defender, all calm and calculation rather than brute force. Born near Zurich with Nigerian heritage in his name, he combines a 187 cm frame with footwork and composure that top managers covet, which is exactly why he has thrived at the highest level and now anchors Inter Milan. What I value most is his football intelligence, the early reads and the unflustered passing out of the back. He never looks rushed, and that serenity steadies an entire defense. For Switzerland he is indispensable. He is a connoisseur's defender, the sort you admire more the closer you watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Manuel Akanji
- Name (Japanese)
- マヌエル・アカンジ
- Reading
- まぬえる・あかんじ
- Born
- July 19, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Neftenbach, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Manuel Akanji born?
Born July 19, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Manuel Akanji from?
Manuel Akanji is from Neftenbach, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
What does Manuel Akanji do?
Manuel Akanji works as association football player.
How tall is Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji is 187 cm.
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