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M. Akanji

Experienced headInter · 31 yrs

Profile

Full nameManuel Obafemi Akanji
PositionCentre-back
NationalitySwitzerland
Age31
Date of birth19 Jul 1995
BirthplaceNeftenbach
Height188 cm
Shirt number#25
ClubInter
Centre-back
33
Appearances
2
Goals
0
Assists
2820
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Inter.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Serie A332028207.15
UEFA Champions League10007076.94
Coppa Italia2001866.75
FIFA Club World Cupat Manchester City3001577.2
Friendlies Clubsat Manchester City3001577.2

Scout report

Experienced headCentral defender

M. Akanji is a 31-year-old central defender at Inter, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 68, top 6% of Serie A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 45.9, ranking 302nd of 388 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (84.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.13 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Akanji.

Judged on this season alone, Akanji graded 68 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 52 centre-backs in the Serie A, on 15 clean sheets and 3.128 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 29 → 68). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, 40th of 52 of the 52 centre-backs in the Serie A. At 31 Akanji is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 21.3 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Akanji is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potential40th of 52 centre-backs · Serie ACurrent seasonTop 6% centre-backs · Serie A3rd-best centre-back in the Serie A302nd in the Serie A · potential40th-highest potential centre-back in the Serie A
45.9
Ratingi
40th of 52 centre-backs
68
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
84.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.13
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Inter finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side

3.13
Def. / 90
48
Tackles
37
Interceptions
15
Clean sheets

3.13 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 15 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 84.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 93/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 45.9, Akanji carries the 40th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Serie A of 52. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.13 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

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Transfer news

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