Manuel Akanji: Fans React As Manchester City Star Shows Off Unique Calculator Skills

• Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has left fans surprised with his unique arithmetic skills
• The Switerzland international gave instant answers to multiplication questions in a sit-down with Sky Sports
• His incredible skills had many in shock, with some joking that Erling Haaland will now not have to worry about who will be counting his goals
• Akanji has formed an important part of Pep Guardiola's team since he joined Man City on transfer deadline day

Beyond his football talent, Manchester City star Manuel Akanji seems to have other unique skills beyond football.

Akanji joined the English champions on transfer deadline day for £15million, penning a five-year bumper contract City.

The talented centre-back has not wasted time showing his defensive capabilities in the heart of the Man City backline.

Akanji has played a key role in helping Man City claim four wins from four since his first inclusion in the team.

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However, it seems that the 27-year-old would be an arithmetic expert should he not have been a footballer.

Recently, he had a sit down down with Sky Sports News reporter Ben Ransom where he showcased his mathematical prowess.

From the now-viral interview, Akanji gives answers to arithmetic questions almost instantly.

"City have won 23 major trophies, you've won 41 caps for Switzerland. 23 x 42?" asked Ransom.

Akanji instantly provided the correct answer: "966."

Ransom went on to ask: "How about this one then? 93 x 60?" Akanji answered: "5580."

Akanji's incredible prowess in maths sent fans into a meltdown, with one commenting:

"Super brilliant."

A second added:

"Wow. Mind boggling."

Another joked:

"He can calculate Ronaldo’s goals this season easily."

While a fourth noted:

"Haaland may need him to count his goals."

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A fake petition of fans allegedly requesting that Haaland is removed from the Premier League has been doing the rounds on social media.

The 22-year-old has had a bright start to life since joining City in the summer from Borussia Dortmund.