Manuel Akanji is one of the best center-backs in the world who plays for the English club Manchester City. Here is everything you need to know about his wife Melanie Akanji.
Manuel Akanji is a professional center back from Switzerland who currently plays for the English giants Manchester City and the Swiss national team. Born in Wiesendangen, on July 19, 1995. Akanji was passionate about football from a very young age and started his football career by joining the youth academy of FC Winterthur. He made 36 appearances for FC Winterthur and in 2015, he moved to the Swiss Super League side FC Basel, where he made his professional debut in the same year. Akanji quickly established himself as a regular starter for the club, helping them win two Swiss Super League titles and one Swiss Cup winner. He made a total of 57 appearances for Basel before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2018.
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Akanji made an instant impact with Dortmund, helping them with his defensive skills. Akanji’s strong defensive attributes and ability to start attacks from the back quickly made him one of the most important player at Dortmund. Akanji continued to be a key player for Dortmund in the 2020-21 season, helping them win the DFB-Pokal. He made a total of 158 appearances for Dortmund. He has also represented Switzerland at various major tournaments like 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euros 2020. He recently joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022 on a five year deal.
Manuel Akanji is a highly talented and versatile defender who has made a significant impact for both club and country. He is known for his exceptional ball playing abilities and physical attributes. His strong defensive performances, technical skills, and ability to start attacks from the back make him a valuable player for both club and country. Akanji has also won various trophies in his career, some of the major trophies he won are as follows: 1X German Cup winner, 1X German Super Cup winner, 2X Swiss Champion, 1X Swiss Cup winner.
Manuel Akanji is currently married to Melanie Akanji. The couple reportedly met each other in 2015 and they have been inseparable since then. The couple tied a knot in 2019.
Manuel Akanji has only one child. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aayden Malik, on May 10, 2020. They loves spending time with their child.
Melanie Akanji was born on May 14, 1994 in Switzerland. Melanie is a responsible wife and a caring mother. She likes to keep her personal life private. She is not a big fan of social media and has over 9k followers on her private Instagram account.
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