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Manuel Akanji (Switzerland), Defender, 82 caps, 4 international goals, model: 1.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Manuel Akanji

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#25 Defender FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) Switzerland

Manuel Akanji is a 31-year-old defender for FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) and Switzerland. He has earned 82 caps and 4 international goals for Switzerland. Our model puts Switzerland's title chance at 2% with a 89% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Manuel has collected 12 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

82 Caps
4 Goals
Age31Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Weight201 lbs
Manuel Akanji at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Steady
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Manuel Akanji · the model’s read

Manuel Akanji brings 82 caps and 4 international goals for Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for FC Internazionale Milano (ITA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Akanji's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Manuel Akanji: World Cup 2026 Form

How Manuel has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.4
Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026
7.0
Last match vs Canada
Dipping
7.3
vs Qatar
90 min
7.8
vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
90 min
7.0
vs Canada
90 min

Manuel Akanji: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (72 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.4
vs
Career baseline 7.1
0.33 Shotsper 90 min 0.54
0.33 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.16
1 Key passesper 90 min 0.29
2 Tacklesper 90 min 1.27
0.67 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.08
4.33 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.39
96 Touchesper 90 min 83

At World Cup 2026, Manuel is rating 7.4 — above his 7.1 career baseline.

Manuel Akanji: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Dortmund
2018 - 2022
FC Basel
2015 - 2018
FC Winterthur
2007 - 2015

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

12 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× English Premier League 2022-2023, 2023-2024
2× Swiss Super League 2015-2016, 2016-2017
1× English FA Cup 2022-2023
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
3 League Titles
5 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 3
  • 2× English Premier League
    2022-20232023-2024
  • 2× Swiss Super League
    2015-20162016-2017
  • 1× Italian Serie A
    2025-2026
Cup Competitions 5
  • 1× English FA Cup
    2022-2023
  • 1× FIFA Club World Cup
    2023
  • 1× German DFB-Pokal
    2020-2021
  • 1× UEFA Champions League
    2022-2023

+ 1 more competition

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Manuel's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments
3 ClubsAcross top leagues
12 AchievementsMajor honours
01
UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Manchester City · UEFA Champions League
Award
02
UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match Switzerland · UEFA European Championships
Award
03
Swiss Super League 2 Goals FC Basel · Swiss Super League
Record

Manuel Akanji: Quick Facts

#25Shirt number
31Age
1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Height
201 lbsWeight
Wiesendangen, SwitzerlandBirthplace
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Manuel Akanji play?
Manuel Akanji plays as a Defender for FC Internazionale Milano (ITA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Switzerland.
How many caps does Manuel Akanji have?
Manuel Akanji has 82 international caps for Switzerland, with 4 international goals.
What trophies has Manuel Akanji won?
Manuel Akanji has won 12 career honours. Notable titles include English Premier League (x2), Swiss Super League (x2), English FA Cup (x1).
What is Switzerland's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Switzerland at 2% to win World Cup 2026 and 89% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Switzerland in at World Cup 2026?
Switzerland are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada.
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