Centre-Back

Manuel Akanji

Manchester City

G± - Plus Minus Goals

+1.12 goals

> 150 of 305

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

+5.2%

> 150 of 305

Team Difference Maker

0 of 49 weeks in team's top 3

In Top 150

122%

60 of 49 weeks in top 150

G± - Plus Minus Goals

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

About Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji, a Swiss professional footballer, currently plays as a centre-back for Manchester City in the Premier League. Known for his remarkable defensive capabilities, Akanji combines physical prowess with astute positional awareness, making him a vital asset in the backline. Born in Switzerland, he developed his skills in the Swiss Super League before moving to Borussia Dortmund, where he further honed his defensive talents. Since joining Manchester City, Akanji has been pivotal in solidifying the team's defense, utilizing his pace and tactical intelligence. Additionally, he is a crucial part of the Swiss national team, consistently demonstrating leadership and resilience on the international stage. Akanji's technical skills and composure under pressure make him a standout defender, attracting attention from football enthusiasts and analysts alike.

Last Games

25 May

Manchester CityvsFulham

0:2

20 May

Manchester CityvsBournemouth

3:1

10 May

Manchester CityvsSouthampton

0:0

19 Apr

Manchester CityvsArsenal

5:1

2 Feb

Manchester CityvsArsenal

5:1

Data explained

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.