Manuel Akanji

Quick initial burst for a centre-back; useful in recovery. (conf 0.85)

Maintains high cruising speed to cover ground. (conf 0.8)

Mobile and nimble for his size, aids in tight defensive situations. (conf 0.85)

Generally keeps energy levels across matches without standing out. (conf 0.7)

Secure control when receiving passes under pressure from the back. (conf 0.9)

Comfortable carrying the ball out of defence but not a frequent dribbler. (conf 0.8)

Uses body effectively to protect possession in duels. (conf 0.7)

Clean technique on the ball; not a regular shooting threat. (conf 0.7)

Accurate and reliable in short distribution during build-up. (conf 0.92)

Effective diagonals and longer switches to change play. (conf 0.88)

Rarely asked to deliver crosses; limited output from wide positions. (conf 0.6)

Reads passing lanes and spotting progressive options from deep. (conf 0.85)

Not a natural finisher when in advanced positions. (conf 0.6)

Generally conservative with shooting choices. (conf 0.6)

Strong spatial awareness and movement to cover threats. (conf 0.9)

Not known for taking free-kicks or penalties. (conf 0.5)

Good in aerial contests, reliable on defensive set-pieces. (conf 0.85)

Strong tackling and one-on-one defending on the ground. (conf 0.9)

Engages in pressing but balances risk with positional discipline. (conf 0.8)

Effective at intercepting and breaking up opposition play. (conf 0.9)

Consistently well-positioned; strong reading of the game. (conf 0.95)

Calm under pressure with the ball, aids in playing out from the back. (conf 0.9)

Generally sensible choices in defence and distribution. (conf 0.88)

Reliable effort levels across defensive and transitional phases. (conf 0.85)

Has had occasional injuries but no pattern of chronic unavailability. (conf 0.7)

Already at a high level with scope for refinement rather than raw upside. (conf 0.75)

Widely regarded as a top-quality ball-playing centre-back internationally. (conf 0.9)