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Scores opening goal Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against BSC Young Boys.

Impact Akanji earned his first goal of the 2023/24 campaign after scoring a rebound in the 48th minute to give City a 1-0 lead. It was a rare goal for the defender, only his second in the past two years after coincidentally scoring in last season's UCL campaign as well. He will unfortunately be unavailable for Sunday's match against Manchester United after picking up a straight red card against Brighton.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji sent off for second yellow card offense against Brighton | Premier League

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sent off late Saturday Akanji was sent off in stoppage time Saturday against Brighton.

Impact The central defender was sent off in the dying moments of the second half after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time. He will be suspended for the match against Manchester United on Oct. 29, but he should be eligible to return for the Nov. 4 contest against Bournemouth.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots against Wolves Akanji recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Akanji had a decent contribution on both sides of the pitch in the loss, notching three shots, two crosses and a chance created in the offense to go with four tackles, two clearances and one block in the defense. The defender has now started both games since returning from his small knock and should continue to be a regular starter, spending some time on the bench as he shares time with Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Ake.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Fulham Akanji (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Akanji didn't play last weekend but only for precautionary reasons, and he is back in the squad after training with no problems throughout the week. With Akanji at center-back and Nathan Ake at left-back, Josko Gvardiol heads to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option against Fulham Akanji (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Fulham, according to assistant manager Juanma.

Impact Akanji was held out for prevention and has been training this week, so there's a chance he's in the starting XI Saturday. Then again, there's no reason to push him if not completely 100 percent, so it could again be Nathan Ake at center-back against Fulham.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's squad Akanji is not in the match day squad to face Sheffield United on Sunday.

Impact No injury had been revealed in the buildup to the match, but more information should be available following the contest. Nathan Ake partners Ruben Dias in the center of defense while Josko Gvardiol plays at left back.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively versus Newcastle Akanji had one off-target shot, created one chance, made one tackle, three clearances, two interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1...

Impact Akanji had a great performance for City, playing as a holding midfielder and adjusting seamlessly, always making the right play to help his side to preserve possession. Regardless of where the coach deploys him, the versatile defender always finds ways to contribute and he should be expected to be a very reliable fantasy performer throughout the campaing.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions versus Inter Akanji had four clearances and two interceptions and won one of two tackels and two duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Akanji turned in a solid shift in the back as Manchester City managed not to concede in this one. He played consistently after shaking off an early injury and concluded with 73 tackles, 25 interceptions, 11 chances created, and 48 clearances in 40 matches, contributing to 12 clean sheets.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 in Cup final Akanji (undisclosed) had seven passes into the final third and 50 accurate passes in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup win against Manchester United.

Impact Akanji was back in the XI after missing the final two league matches of the season. He left after 57 minutes in the May 21 win against Chelsea and hadn't appeared since, so there was some worry about the upcoming finals. Nevertheless, he's available and should be full go for Saturday's UCL final against Inter Milan.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Akanji (undisclosed) was seen back on the training grounds ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Finals against Manchester United.

Impact Akanji has been out since May 21 with an undisclosed injury and could be back to the squad for the FA Cup finals on Saturday. He's been able to start nine times in his previous 11 matches played, recording 22 tackles (16 won) and 10 clearances in that span.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Brentford Akanji (undisclosed) is not in Manchester City's match day squad for Saturday's EPL finale against Brentford.

Impact Akanji will not be involved in the Premier League finale on Sunday as he misses out on a second straight game due to injury. His next opportunity to return to action will be next weekend's FA Cup Final against Man United.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Sunday Akanji (undisclosed) will be questionable for the clash against Brentford this weekend, though Man City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that no player has been ruled out for the...

Impact Akanji was not deemed fit enough to play in the midweek draw with Brighton, and he'll remain questionable for the EPL season finale on Sunday. Nathan Ake (hamstring), Ruben Dias (undisclosed), Aymeric Laporte (undisclosed) and John Stones (undisclosed) are all in the same boat as well, so Rodri could get another start in central defense if necessary against Brentford.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Real Madrid Akanji scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Wednesday's UCL matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact Akanji scored for just the first time this season, though he did score a goal against Portugal at the World Cup back in December. Given his limited offensive upside, the central defender's primary value will come in the form of defensive stats, including clearances and tackles.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in UCL draw Akanji made two clearances and won three of three tackles in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Akanji has quietly become an integral part of City's XI, and another solid performance filling in at a slightly unnatural quasi-left-back position for the injured Nathan Ake (leg) on Tuesday shows his progress in a short period of time during his first season in Manchester. He did have a scary moment late on however when Federico Valverde nutmegged him on the dribble and was able to fire a pass towards Karim Benzema in the penalty area.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles in UCL win Akanji made a clearance, two interceptions and won five of seven tackles in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Akanji was solid defensively as his side shut out Bayern and take a huge advantage into the return leg of this quarterfinal tie in Munich next weekend.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Akanji made three clearances, three interceptions and a block in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Akanji kept a second straight clean sheet as his side won a tight encounter with Palace on Saturday. He's now started four games in a row in all competitions from central defense.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in FA Cup Akanji got the start and went the full 90 during Friday's 1-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal.

Impact Akanji has seen a consistent role in the starting XI and with John Stones going down with a potential hamstring injury it seems like he will maintain a nailed-on role. Akanji has plenty of upside behind an elite defensive unit and is worth consideration in all formats, especially those that reward defensive stat compilation.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation in 6-1 WC exit Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Portugal.

Impact Akanji also added one tackle won and three aerials won on the defensive side of the ball though the rough defeat would surely limit his overall fantasy production in most formats. The center-back also added one clean sheet in four starts this campaign and racked up four shots, four tackles and 12 clearances for a solid statistical output.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Switzerland's Manuel Akanji scores goal vs. Portugal in 57' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Makes seven clearances in win Akanji made a block, seven clearances and an interception in Friday's 3-2 victory against Serbia. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Akanji was solid in central defense during a back-and-forth group stage finale against Serbia on Friday, and he has played every minute of Switzerland's World Cup campaign heading into a Round of 16 clash with Portugal on Tuesday. He also took a shot in all three matches of the group stage.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Switzerland

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round of the 16 of the World Cup

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs assist in loss Akanji logged one assist from three chances created and put one shot off target during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brenford.

Impact Akanji did more work offensively to set up Phil Foden than in his position as Ivan Toney dominated physically en route to scoring twice. He's still done well since joining Manchester City, starting in 11 of his 12 appearances and keeping seven clean sheets. This was more than enough to retain his place with the Swiss national team and he should start regularly in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts

Switzerland will take four goalkeepers to Qatar in a World Cup squad with injury concerns over first-choice Yann Sommer and backup Jonas Omlin

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

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Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland's Manuel Akanji scores goal vs. Portugal in 57' | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Brazil advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Switzerland

Switzerland pick 4 goalkeepers amid World Cup injury doubts