Manuel Akanji
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Jul 19, 1995 (31)
Right
6'2"
201 lb
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2026 World Cup
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Quality performance against Shakhtar Donetsk
Akanji generated five clearances, one block and two interceptions and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
Analysis: Akanji fared better than in previous matches and helped secure his first clean sheet of the season. He has tallied multiple clearances in all eight showings, totaling 33 and adding 13 tackles (eight won), five blocks and eight shots (two on target). Furthermore, this marked his fifth game in a row with at least two interceptions (11 total).
Provides assist in victory
Akanji assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Napoli.
Analysis: Akanji played the full game Saturday, leading his team with totals of seven clearances, four tackles and two blocks while being credited with an assist after finding a loose ball and passing to Lautaro Martinez in stoppage time. Although the direct contribution was a rare event for him, the defender has been quite consistent across various categories with at least 58 accurate passes, two clearances and one shot in each of his three appearances of the 2026/27 campaign. He'll look to remain a regular presence in a defense with high Serie A potential that could face greater demands in the tougher Champions League fixtures.
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