Manuel Akanji

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed sweeper

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1995

Clubs

FC Basel, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City

#13

Editorial rank of 33 for Switzerland

–

The people's rank, live from duel votes

A modern defensive maestro, he brings composure and ball-playing ability, anchoring Manchester City's treble-winning defence in 2023 and leading the Swiss backline. Career record: 86 caps and 4 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Basel, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City.

Vote in Switzerland's duels Build your Switzerland XI

Around Akanji in the almanac

One rank above: André Abegglen at #12.

One rank below: Ciriaco Sforza at #14.

Switzerland's editorial top five: Stéphane Chapuisat · Yann Sommer · Alexander Frei · Granit Xhaka · Stephan Lichtsteiner.