Manuel Akanji - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

Impact Akanji played the full game Sunday, 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Lautaro Martínez has struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan’s 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Inter fullback Federico Dimarco wins top honors at Italian players' association gala

Inter Milan fullback Federico Dimarco has been named the best player in Serie A last season by the Italian players’ association

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan and says he is 'hungry to win again'

England defender John Stones has joined Serie A champion Inter Milan after a decade and numerous titles at Manchester City

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Records three clearances Akanji registered one tackle (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Argentina.

Impact Akanji was once again a starter for the Swiss as they faced Argentina, starting and playing the full match in all six appearances this World Cup. He would see a decent day with one tackle won, three clearances and 50 passes completed, although he was beaten on an early header to give Argentina a lead. He would earn two clean sheets for the team on their path to the quarterfinals, a solid display from the veteran center-back.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in victory Akanji registered one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win against Colombia.

Impact Akanji did a good job despite finishing as the less productive member of a center-back pairing alongside Nico Elvedi against Colombia. The Inter Milan man performed close to his tournament averages of 4.8 clearances, 1.2 interceptions and 1.6 tackles per contest. He should continue to be reliable for playing time, though his side's clean sheet chances will be lower in the next clash with Argentina.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers strong defensive display Akanji registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Thursday's 2-0 win versus Algeria.

Impact Akanji registered three interceptions, one chance created and one tackle across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, denying Riyad Mahrez when the Algerian captain had a rare first-half opportunity blocked at close range, and contributing to a collective defensive display that kept Algeria to very few shots on target despite their sustained possession in the second half. The center-back completed 62 passes and won two aerial duels, and his combination with Nico Elvedi gives Switzerland one of the most reliable defensive partnerships in the round of 16.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five clearances versus Canada Akanji had two tackles (two won) and five clearances and completed 65 passes in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Canada.

Impact Akanji was on his way to yet another brilliant defensive display, but he had trouble guarding Nathan Saliba in the second half and wasn't great on Canada's lone goal, soiling his performance. He has recorded at least one tackle, totaling six (all won), and three clearances, racking up 12, in the first three matches, adding two interceptions and three chances created, but with no clean sheets.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant defensive display in win Akanji registered three tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact Akanji was imperious at the heart of Switzerland's defence, winning seven of nine duels against Bosnia's forwards while adding three tackles, two interceptions and four clearances to underline his defensive authority. Equally impressive was his contribution in possession, completing 80 accurate passes with 39 into the opposition half and six long balls that stretched the game and helped Switzerland maintain their stranglehold on the contest. The only blemish on an otherwise flawless night was a stoppage-time equaliser that cruelly denied him a deserved clean sheet.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Controls play from defense Akanji had one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Qatar.

Impact Akanji delivered a composed defensive display in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar at Levi's Stadium, winning his aerial duels and contributing a shot on target from a corner in the first half. The center-back completed a high volume of passes throughout the match as Qatar sat deep in a low block and offered little pressure in possession. However, the late equalizer conceded in stoppage time prevented Switzerland from taking all three points and left the group wide open heading into the second round of fixtures.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to anchor Swiss backline Akanji has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is expected to lead the defensive unit as one of the most experienced and authoritative center-backs in the squad.

Impact Akanji posted 60 tackles, 42 interceptions and 135 clearances across all competitions this season, delivering another commanding campaign that reinforces his standing as one of the top defenders in Serie A. His combination of physicality, composure on the ball and reading of the game makes him a difficult opponent for any forward line, and his ability to step out and engage in midfield areas without compromising the defensive shape gives Switzerland an additional layer of tactical flexibility at the back. Akanji is the cornerstone of Switzerland's defensive structure and the player around whom coach Murat Yakin builds his defensive organization. His experience in major tournaments and his familiarity with playing alongside the other members of the Swiss backline gives the unit a cohesion and understanding that is difficult to replicate. Switzerland's chances of keeping clean sheets and progressing deep into the knockout rounds are directly tied to Akanji's ability to lead from the back and impose his quality on the most dangerous opposition attackers this summer.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Bologna Akanji will be spared in Saturday's season finale ahead of the World Cup, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Akanji will avoid taking unnecessary risks and will join his national team a little earlier, as Inter have already clinched the title. Stefan De Vrij or Francesco Acerbi will take his place. He's been a reliable day-out starter since joining last summer, contributing to 17 clean sheets in 43 games and tallying 60 tackles, 42 interceptions and 135 clearances.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland picks fit-again forward Zeki Amdouni in World Cup squad led by Granit Xhaka

Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni has been picked in the World Cup squad with less than one hour of playing time all season after a serious knee injury

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Routine display in Cagliari game Akanji had three clearances and one interception and created one scoring chance in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Akanji had a relatively quiet display while helping his side keep its first clean sheet in seven tilts. He has tallied at least one clearance in 36 consecutive matches, averaging 3.1 per contest. He interrupted a three-game string with at least one tackle in this one.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Busy showing against Genoa Akanji recorded four tackles (zero won), four interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Akanji anchored an unusual backline amid some rotation and had his most active display in a while, matching his season highs in interceptions and tackles. He has posted at least one clearance in 30 straight matches, racking up 98 and contributing to 13 clean sheets in that stretch. He has taken one or more shots in three tilts in a row, amassing six attempts (three on target).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter Milan

Bodø/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by knocking out Italian giant Inter Milan

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Winners and losers of the weekend's football: Tottenham tormentor Eberechi Eze strikes again, Cesc Fabregas performs Arsene Wenger tribute act at Como and while Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes suffer major blow

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

Winners and losers of the weekend's football: Tottenham tormentor Eberechi Eze strikes again, Cesc Fabregas performs Arsene Wenger tribute act at Como and while Lens' Ligue 1 title hopes suffer major blow

Seals the deal versus Lecce Akanji scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one clearance in 30 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Akanji got a rare breather in between the two legs of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, but he still featured off the bench and hit the net with a thumping header on a corner kick for his second goal in short order. He has posted at least one clearance in 28 games in a row, averaging 3.17 per fixture. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last six contests, recording nine tackles (three won) and four interceptions over that span.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal for Inter Akanji scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Akanji scored his first goal since joining Inter from Manchester City this summer. He put two shots on target, which were his first two shots on target in the Serie A this year. This goal was assisted by Federico Dimarco and put Inter 4-0 ahead in the match shortly after half-time.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Revealed: How Ruben Amorim 'helped' Man City with plan to assist Pep Guardiola due to ex-Man Utd boss' relationship with Etihad Stadium chief

Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United may have inadvertently helped rivals Manchester City due to his strong relationship with directo...

FEBRUARY 4 • goal

Revealed: How Ruben Amorim 'helped' Man City with plan to assist Pep Guardiola due to ex-Man Utd boss' relationship with Etihad Stadium chief

Arsenal Sent Brutal Taunt Ahead of Huge Champions League Showdown Manuel Akanji may have shown his ties to Man City with his recent assessment of the Gunners.

JANUARY 20 • SI.COM

Akanji says Man City return not on the cards, claims Arsenal are not Europe's best team An injury crisis has decimated Manchester City's defence and led them to sign Marc Guehi, but Manuel Akanji will not be recalled from Inter.

JANUARY 20 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man City loanee Manuel Akanji names team stronger than Arsenal in Europe ahead of Inter's Champions League showdown with Gunners Inter Milan star Manuel Akanji believes Bayern Munich are stronger than Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League this season.

JANUARY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Stout display in Udinese game Akanji took two shots (zero on target) and had four interceptions, four clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Akanji was dialed in defensively, thwarted several dangerous actions and set a new season high in interceptions. He has logged one or more in eight fixtures in a row, totaling 16 and adding 11 tackles (six won), 25 clearances and six blocks and contributing to four clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Man City plunged into defensive crisis after learning full extent of the injury that forced Josko Gvardiol out of Chelsea draw

Manchester City are potentially at risk of being without key defender Josko Gvardiol for the rest of the season following the injury he sust...

JANUARY 5 • goal

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