Celebrity Biographies
Manuel Akanji Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1995, July-19 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 25 years |
| Nation of birth: | Swiss |
| Height: | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Name | Manuel Akanji |
| birth name | Manuel Obafemi Akanji |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Place of birth / city | Wiesendangen, Switzerland |
| ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Profession | Player |
Standing at 1.87m tall and weighing 85kg, Manual Akanji boasts impressive speed and fantastic defensive abilities. The footballer plays defense for Borussia Dortmund and the Swiss national team . He reached the pinnacle of his career following his association with the Swiss club. Basel as they won the Swiss Super League and Swiss Cup championships. He is included in the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup .
Early life and childhood of Manual Akanji
Manual Akanji was born as Manuel Obafemi Akanji in the city of Wiesendangen, Winterthur, Switzerland, to a Nigerian father and a Swiss mother. His father is a former financial expert and his mother is a former tennis player.
Akanji belongs to the multi-talented family like her sisters, Michelle Akanji , is an athlete and Sarah Akanji plays soccer for FC Winterthur in the Swiss second division. She began her football career playing for the local club Wiesendangen.
Manual Akanji’s career
Manual Akanji took his first professional step by joining Swiss club Basel on April 15, 2015 and played his first game in the Swiss Super League against FC Lugano. With the club, he twice won the Swiss Super League and the Swiss Cup.
His association with the club earned him further accolades and he won several individual accolades for his incredible performance for the club. After the string of victories, the club also confirmed his place for the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League.
It was announced early on January 15, 2018 that the footballer transferred to Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of €18 million ($21,019,320).
Having represented Switzerland at the Under-20 and Under-21 levels, the player made his full international debut for the Switzerland national football team in a 2-0 win against the Faroe Islands. He is also included in the 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Manual Akanji Net Worth
Manual Akanji has earned a decent amount of money and according to some online sources his net worth is believed to be over $2 million.
Akanji’s current market value is £18 million ($23,971,770).
Manual Akanji’s personal life
Manual Akanji is in a long-term relationship with Melanie Windler , according to her social media. The couple reportedly started dating in late 2015.
The couple is active on social media and never fails to impress their followers with the PDA-filled pictures.