M. Akanji
2027 · clause 55,7 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of M. Akanji in Career Mode
M. Akanji is a centre-back at Manchester City (82 overall, CB) — very good at that. At 29 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one. Above all they stand out for their strength (85).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should M. Akanji have?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. A pure centre-back: pair them with a quick one if they lack top speed, and use their aerial dominance at set pieces. The game also rewards them with roles like Ball-playing defender, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are their strengths?
Their weapons: strength (85), marking (83) and tackling (83). Their strength is elite and it's the trait to build their game around.
What are they missing?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 30,1 M€, with 159 K€ in wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is M. Akanji's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can M. Akanji's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (82): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 30,1 M€, with 159 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 83 — notable for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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