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Dishes out assist versus Pisa Athekame assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Pisa.

Impact Athekame stepped up again while filling in for Alexis Saeleamekers (thigh), finding Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a quality delivery to set up the opening goal, recording his first helper of the season. He has launched at least one cross in his last three appearances, totaling nine (five accurate) and posting four key passes, four tackles (one won) and seven clearances in that stretch. The starter will likely be eased back into action, given Athekame's good showings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Delivers all-around outing in second start Athekame registered four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Athekame filled in for the injured Alexis Saelemaekers on the right side of midfield and made his second league start. He delivered an impressive all-around performance, contributing at both ends of the pitch with three tackles and three clearances defensively, while pushing forward to attempt four crosses (three accurate) and creating two chances.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Sassuolo Athekame (calf) had one cross (one accurate) and three touches in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Athekhame subbed in very late after skipping three contests due to a calf problem. He'll serve as Alexis Saelemaeker's backup in the coming weeks. He has registered six crosses (two accurate), two shots (one on target) and two clearances in eight seasonal showings (one start), scoring once.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Athekame (calf) was spotted practicing regularly Friday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Athekame has completed his recovery from a calf issue that cost three matches and will resume backing up Alexis Saelemaekers on the right flank either versus Sassuolo on Sunday or in next week's Supercoppa. He has started just once and has made seven total appearances so far, scoring one goal and logging five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), two shots and two clearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Athekame (calf) will stay sidelined for Saturday's clash with Lazio and will likely skip a couple more tilts, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Athekame is dealing with a calf problem that will keep him on the mend for multiple weeks. Milan would have to adapt somebody to the right flank if something happened to the starter Alexis Saelemaekers, as they don't have other pure options in the role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf problem Athekame "won't be an option against Inter on Saturday as he returned from international duties with a soleus issue," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Athekame is undergoing exams to ascertain the severity of the issue and could miss further matches. He has mostly been serving as Alexis Saelemaekers' deputy on the right wing. featuring seven times (one start).

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Levels Pisa match at the buzzer Athekame scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two crosses (one accurate) and was booked in 14 minutes in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Athekame dropped to the bench after his first seasonal start, as Santiago Gimenez was fit to start and Alexis Saelemaker returned to the wing, but he provided a key contribution, finding the target from distance in the stoppage time. He should remain involved while Pervis Estupinan (ankle) and Christian Pulisic are sidelined. He has made four appearances so far, posting two shots (one on target), one key pass, four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won).

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athekame's injury-time goal helps Milan rescue 2-2 draw against Pisa in Serie A

Zachary Athekame has scored with a long-range drive in injury time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Serie A leader AC Milan against bottom club Pisa and avoid what would have been the surp...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Singel shot in win Athekame recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Athekame had a busy day, but it was largely unproductive during Sunday's win. He created a chance and sent in a pair of crosses but failed to really do much. In the end he came off before the hour mark, capping a largely disappointing day. This was Athekame's first start for Milan, and just third appearance this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan signs Young Boys defender Athekame for 2nd major Swiss addition this month

AC Milan has signed defender Zachary Athekame to add another Swiss player this month as the seven-time European champion tries to return to the Champions League

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins Milan Athekame has agreed to a contract until 2030 with Milan upon coming in from Young Boys.

Impact Athekame bloomed in the last couple of seasons in Switzerland and totaled two key passes, 12 crosses (two accurate), 13 tackles and 13 interceptions in eight Champions League matches (five starts) last year, with no clean sheets. He'll likely be introduced slowly and begin behind Alexis Saelemaekers and Alex Jimenez at right-back.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE