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Manuel Akanji
Born: July 19, 1995
Height: 6' 1.5" (187cm)
Weight: 14st 5lb (91kg)
Hometown: Winterthur, Switzerland
Nationality: 
Swiss
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SwissPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2018-2022 | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2022- | Manchester City | |
| International | 2017- | Switzerland |
Sports Mole has 883 articles about Manuel Akanji. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 14, 15:10
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Denzel Dumfries, Tino Livramento “better deal” verdict delivered as key “issue” is difficult to ignore
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries can be considered a “realistic” transfer target for Man City, but signing Newcastle’s Tino Livramento would represent a “better deal” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jul 8, 09:51
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Man City 3-4 Al-Hilal (AET): Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi react to chaotic Club World Cup last-16 clash
Pep Guardiola and Simone Inzaghi react to Al-Hilal's chaotic 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup.Jul 1, 08:41
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Manchester City expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's expiring contracts for next summer and in 2027.Jul 1, 07:00
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Juventus vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rodri starts, Yildiz benched for Club World Cup Group G decider
Juventus and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G top-spot decider at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.Jun 26, 18:30
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Man City injury news: Claudio Echeverri blow confirmed by Pep Guardiola, Rodri update delivered before Juventus Club World Cup clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the fitness of Claudio Echeverri and Rodri ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.Jun 26, 07:59
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Man City transfer news: Defender explains “major factor” behind completing transfer to Champions League club
Juma Bah explains the "major factor" behind his decision to join Nice on loan from Manchester City for the 2025-26 season.Jun 26, 07:38
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Man City transfer news: ‘Verbal agreement reached’ for defender to join Ligue 1 club on loan
Manchester City defender Juma Bah reportedly chooses to join Ligue 1 outfit Nice on loan for the 2025-26 campaign despite interest from fellow French side Lyon.Jun 24, 16:31
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John Stones: Man City would sell injury-hit defender “in a heartbeat” as “really awkward conversations” will take place over future
Manchester City would sell John Stones “in a heartbeat” if they received offers for his services this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.Jun 24, 07:51
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Pep Guardiola reacts to Rico Lewis red card: How many games will Man City defender miss after Club World Cup dismissal?
Rico Lewis is shown a straight red card as Manchester City kick-start their Club World Cup campaign with a routine 2-0 victory over Wydad AC in Philadelphia on Wednesday.Jun 18, 19:07
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Man City vs. Wydad AC confirmed lineups: Cherki, Reijnders, Ait-Nouri debut decisions made for Club World Cup opener
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G opener against Wydad AC in Philadelphia.Jun 18, 15:05
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Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.Jun 11, 17:37
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Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City: Why "phenomenally gifted" Wolves star "would solve an awful lot of problems" for Pep Guardiola
"Phenomenally gifted" Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri would "solve an awful lot of problems" for Man City if he were to join Pep Guardiola's side this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.May 26, 19:30
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Man City 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from "horrific" campaign that highlights rebuild requirements
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Manchester City's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.May 26, 10:00
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Man City lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Kevin De Bruyne's final Premier League game for the Citizens
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.May 23, 16:35
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Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as King Kevin De Bruyne wins in Etihad swansong
Kevin De Bruyne makes his final appearance for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's Champions League chasers secure an important 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League.May 20, 21:07
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Man City vs. Bournemouth confirmed lineups: Rodri, Kovacic, Ake decisions made for De Bruyne's Etihad swansong
Manchester City and Bournemouth confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.May 20, 17:48
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Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Henderson, Eze inspire Eagles to first-ever FA Cup triumph
Crystal Palace win the first major domestic trophy in their history after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.May 17, 17:54
Crystal Palace vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Kovacic blow, De Bruyne, Wharton decisions made for FA Cup final
Crystal Palace and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.May 17, 14:32
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Man City lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for FA Cup final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.May 15, 14:46
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Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish model new Man City 2025-26 home kit: How much will it cost? Where to buy it, Club World Cup debut confirmed
Manchester City officially unveil their brand new PUMA home kit for the 2025-26 season, confirming when it will be worn for the first time, how much it will cost and where fans can buy it.May 13, 08:52
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Man City lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.May 8, 16:03
Preview: Southampton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 15:53
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Southampton vs. Man City: Erling Haaland prediction made before "one of the most obvious bankers" against "diabolical" Saints
Will Erling Haaland start for Man City in Saturday's Premier League clash with a "diabolical" Southampton side? Citizens expert Steven McInerney delivers his verdict to Sports Mole.May 8, 13:00
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Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City: "Divisive" transfer discussed as Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Nathan Ake comparisons are made
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White "would very much suit Man City" and comparisons made to Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are "silly", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.May 6, 19:43
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Man City 1-0 Wolves: Highlights, man of the match, stats as De Bruyne, Doku inspire Pep Guardiola's side to crucial win
Kevin De Bruyne scores the only goal as Champions League hopefuls Man City edge past Wolves by a 1-0 scoreline in the Premier League on Friday night.May 2, 21:06
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Man City vs. Wolves confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Jorgen Strand Larsen decisions made
Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.May 2, 17:48
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Pep Guardiola transfer statement backed by Man City stalwart as 19-year-old trio highlighted
Pep Guardiola is right when he says that Manchester City do not need to sign another centre-back this summer, according to a former Citizens centre-back.Apr 29, 06:17
Nottingham Forest vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Bold Kevin De Bruyne, Zach Abbott decisions made for FA Cup semi-final
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium.Apr 27, 14:34
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Man City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for FA Cup semi-final as James McAtee misses out
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest.Apr 25, 11:20
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Man City vs. Aston Villa confirmed lineups: Foden, Grealish, Rashford, Watkins decisions made for crucial Premier League clash
Manchester City and Aston Villa confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Apr 22, 17:53
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Man City lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Tuesday's Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Man City could line up for their Premier League clash at home to Aston Villa on Tuesday night.Apr 20, 15:09
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Preview: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 20, 15:07
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Team News: Everton vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Manchester City.Apr 18, 14:00
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Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Phil Foden, Manuel Akanji, Ederson updates before Everton trip
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park.Apr 18, 12:15
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Man City lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.Apr 17, 13:10
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Preview: Everton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 17, 12:59
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Everton clash: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Ederson latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton.Apr 16, 11:41
Man City-Crystal Palace confirmed lineups: Foden ruled out, Guardiola makes three changes, McAtee decision revealed
Manchester City and Crystal Palace confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Apr 12, 10:18
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