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My Take
Nathan Aké is one of those defenders who makes you appreciate the quiet brilliance of a well-timed interception over a flashy tackle — and honestly, he doesn't get nearly enough credit for it. Born in The Hague with Ghanaian roots, he came through Chelsea's academy, found his footing at Bournemouth where he was genuinely the best player on that team for stretches, and then Pep Guardiola came calling. That Manchester City move in 2020 felt massive, and while injuries have frustrated his rhythm more than once, when he's fit and fully locked in he's exactly the kind of composed, ball-playing center-back that system demands. His performances for the Netherlands at major tournaments — including Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup run — showed he belongs at the highest level. A classy, underrated piece of the City machine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nathan Aké
- Name (Japanese)
- ナタン・アケ
- Reading
- なたん・あけ
- Born
- February 18, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nathan Aké born?
Born February 18, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Nathan Aké from?
Nathan Aké is from The Hague, Netherlands.
What does Nathan Aké do?
Nathan Aké works as association football player.
How tall is Nathan Aké?
Nathan Aké is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.