Defensive Leaders | Head to Head | Idzes vs Akanji | Serie A 2025/26

Jay Idzes and Manuel Akanji are the reference points at the heart of Sassuolo’s and Inter’s defences. Idzes stands out for volume and intensity: 22 appearances, 157 recoveries, 115 interceptions and a strong presence in aerial duels, with 47 won. Akanji answers with efficiency and defensive cleanliness, maintaining a high duel success rate (65%) and providing solidity through sharp reading of the game and perfectly timed interventions. Two silent leaders, two different ways of protecting the goal: when the match gets tough, the balance shifts to the back line | Serie A 2025/26 #SerieA This is the official channel for the Serie A, providing all the latest highlights, interviews, news and features to keep you up to date with all things Italian football. Subscribe to the channel here! https://bit.ly/SERIEA_YT Find out more about the Serie A at: http://www.legaseriea.it/en/ Questo è il canale ufficiale della Serie A, dove potrai avere accesso ai momenti salienti, alle interviste, alle notizie e alle funzionalità del momento per rimanere aggiornato sulle ultime novità del campionato. Iscriviti qui al canale! https://bit.ly/SERIEA_YT Per maggiori informazioni sulla Serie A: http://www.legaseriea.it/it