Nathan Ake is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast.
The Dutch international joined the Club in 2020 from Bournemouth and, over the following three years, has become a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering side.
His versatility, consistency and intelligence have been of immense value to a City side consistently challenging on multiple fronts, with Ake often called upon to play in a number of defensive roles.
It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the Dutch international though, and he discusses the important words of encouragement he received from Pep Guardiola after an injury-hit first season at the Etihad in 2020/21.
The defender has more than repaid the manager’s faith during his time at the Club and played the full 90 minutes in our historic Champions League triumph over Inter in June.
Unsurprisingly, the podcast also involves plenty of discussions around that momentous occasion, including the preparations for the game and the celebrations that followed!
Finally, Ake also reveals which former City player comes out on top as his toughest opponent to date.
It’s an episode not to be missed!
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Best Defender for me 💙💙 I hope he stay at city 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
Our Nathan Ake I like you❤
Best club itw
🎉
what is happening again
8th
This man is class, not a big money CB, just comes in, plays good whenever we need him and is very reliable very underrated too
Great player, Nathan Ake. A born leader
Let me just say the truth I'm not sure in Kenya in Africa that would happen
ABSOLUTE BALLER AT CITY
Steady player. Reliable. 🩵🤍stay with MC🤞🏼🌈🌺🏝️🌋🤙🏼
Humble and hero Nathanwhat a year for him last year specially against bayern and Madrid outstanding performance 👏👏
Most underrated defender in the past 3 yrs
top CB ❤
Love Nathan Ake 🩵 Our most consistent defender last season
I love him
Never puts a foot wrong, perfect.
Amazing defender , from an lfc fan
my 🐐
nice
Future captain
I know 10 names now 😺
Absolutely underrated by most other fans but not by us City fans. So glad he stayed and is now showing just what a great defender he is. Great poise and reader of the game. Keep it up Nathan !
What a player, always reliable, consistent and calm. Great leader, player and guy. Love you nathan.
Top CB AKE
The questions 😅
Love Nathan. As has been said… poise of an apex predator, eyes of a kindly woodland creature.