Akanji turns 31, Inter celebrates the Swiss defender

Born on July 19, 1995 in Neftenbach, Switzerland, Manuel Akanji turns 31 today. The nerazzurri club celebrated the defender’s birthday with a message of congratulations addressed to the player and shared with the fans.

Akanji arrived in Milan on the last day of the 2025 transfer market and immediately established himself as a central figure in the technical project. The Swiss center-back made 45 appearances out of a total of 52 matches played by Inter in the 2025/26 season, demonstrating consistency and reliability.

The season ended with the achievement of a historic Double: the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia enriched the defender’s first experience with the nerazzurri. Akanji also made his mark in front of goal, scoring two headers against Sassuolo and Lecce.

The club’s message highlighted how unforgettable the season was for the nerazzurri supporters and for the player himself, who was a key figure in a journey that culminated with the two trophies won.