Name: Manuel Obafemi Akanji

Basic Information:

• Nationality: Switzerland
• Date of Birth: 19 July 1995
• Place of Birth: Winterthur, Switzerland
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred Foot: Right
• Position: Centre-back (can also play at right-back)

Club Career (high-level):

• Youth Clubs: Began at FC Wiesendangen and Winterthur before joining FC Basel's youth system.
• FC Basel: Broke into the first team and won Swiss Super League titles.
• Borussia Dortmund: Transferred to Borussia Dortmund in January 2018. At Dortmund he established himself as a reliable central defender known for composure on the ball, strong positioning and passing out from the back. (Made numerous Bundesliga and Champions League appearances for the club during his time there.)
• Manchester City: In July 2022 Akanji signed for Manchester City in the English Premier League.

International Career:

• Regular member of the Switzerland national team since his senior debut in 2016.
• Represented Switzerland at major tournaments, including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup squads.

Playing Style & Strengths:

• Composed on the ball with confident passing—effective in building play from the back.
• Strong positional awareness and one-on-one defending.
• Versatile enough to cover multiple defensive roles when required.

Notable Achievements:

• Multiple Swiss league titles with FC Basel.
• Key contributor to Borussia Dortmund's defense across domestic and European competitions.
• Member of the Switzerland senior national team with tournament appearances.

Current Status: As of mid-2026, Manuel Akanji plays for Manchester City and remains an active Switzerland international. Information such as squad number, appearances and statistics evolve season to season.