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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 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Neftenbach, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 187 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Manuel Akanji born?
Born July 19, 1995 (age 30).
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.