Nathan Ake
Born: February 18, 1995 (age 29)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: The Hague, Netherlands
Nationality:
Dutch
![Netherlands Netherlands](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Defender
Team: Manchester City (no. 6)
![Nathan Ake Nathan Ake](https://b.smimg.net/df11/37025551.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2007-2011 | Feyenoord |
2011-2012 | Chelsea | |
Senior | → 2015 | Reading (loan) |
→ 2015-2016 | Watford (loan) | |
→ 2016-2017 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
2017-2020 | Bournemouth | |
2020- | Manchester City |
Sports Mole has 1,471 articles about Nathan Ake. Articles 1 to 40:
Man City lineup vs. Celtic: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Celtic.
Jul 21, 10:00
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Manchester City and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 09:50
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"It's time to leave" - Man City confirm permanent defender departure
Manchester City confirm the permanent departure of a 23-year-old defender who has joined Real Sociedad on a six-year deal.
Jul 12, 14:28
![England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024 England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their second goal with Kobbie Mainoo on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Netherlands 1-2 England: Watkins the hero as Three Lions progress
Sports Mole takes a look at how each player performed during England's Euro 2024 semi-final with Netherlands.
Jul 10, 23:16
![Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024 Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Netherlands could line up for Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final versus England.
Jul 8, 19:30
![Netherlands' Xavi Simons on July 6, 2024 Netherlands' Xavi Simons on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Netherlands vs. Turkey player ratings: Guler outperforms Simons in quarter-final
Sports Mole takes a close look at how each player performed during Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Netherlands and Turkey.
Jul 6, 23:06
![Turkey's Arda Guler on July 6, 2024 Turkey's Arda Guler on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses Netherlands' Euro 2024 quarter-final victory against Turkey, including highlights, man of the match and the standout moment.
Jul 6, 22:38
![Netherlands' Stefan de Vrij celebrates scoring against Turkey on July 6, 2024 Netherlands' Stefan de Vrij celebrates scoring against Turkey on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands 2-1 Turkey: Turkish hearts are left broken as Koeman's side advance
Netherlands book their spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Turkey in Saturday night's quarter-final.
Jul 6, 21:56
![Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024 Netherlands' Donyell Malen celebrates scoring their second goal on July 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. Turkey: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey.
Jul 4, 18:30
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, Rodri and Sergio Gomez during training in December 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City 'agree' £7.6m defender transfer with significant clauses
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal to sell out-of-favour left-back Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad for €9m (£7.6m).
Jul 4, 18:15
![Manchester City's Sergio Gomez and Maximo Perrone during the warm up before the match on June 10, 2023 Manchester City's Sergio Gomez and Maximo Perrone during the warm up before the match on June 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City transfer news: Roma 'the absolute favourites' to win race for defender
Serie A giants Roma reportedly emerge as the new frontrunners to sign a Manchester City defender this summer.
Jul 4, 00:04
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 2, 2024 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Romania vs. Netherlands player ratings: Gakpo, Malen perform for commanding Oranje
Sports Mole looks at how each player performed in Netherlands' 3-0 win over Romania in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024.
Jul 2, 20:18
![Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo on March 17, 2024 Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City, Newcastle 'pushing' to sign Man United-linked Ronald Araujo
Manchester City and Newcastle United are reportedly 'best placed' to sign Manchester United-linked defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona this summer.
Jul 2, 14:59
![The Netherlands' Joey Veerman pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO] The Netherlands' Joey Veerman pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands lineup vs. Romania: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Romania.
Jun 30, 11:18
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United reunion mooted as Erik ten Hag 'identifies' Branthwaite alternative
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly identifies Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt as a top alternative to Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Jun 30, 00:08
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against Austria
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's Euro 2024 clash with Austria.
Jun 23, 10:42
![Danny Mills in action for Manchester City on November 19, 2005 Danny Mills in action for Manchester City on November 19, 2005](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City's transfer plans: Danny Mills discusses possible incomings
Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills says that the Citizens should be looking to bring in a specialised left-back this summer, and "some sort of replacement" for Rodri.
Jun 21, 16:15
![Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024 Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring for the Netherlands in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against France
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 clash with France.
Jun 19, 10:01
![Netherlands celebrate Wout Weghorst goal against Poland on June 16, 2024. Netherlands celebrate Wout Weghorst goal against Poland on June 16, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wout Weghorst the hero as Netherlands battle past Poland at Euro 2024
Wout Weghorst scores a late winner as Netherlands record a 2-1 win over Poland at the Volksparkstadion at Euro 2024.
Jun 16, 15:52
![Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Poland vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Euro 2024 clash between Poland and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 16, 10:24
![Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How the Netherlands could line up against Poland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Sunday's Euro 2024 clash with Poland.
Jun 14, 18:55
![Netherlands' Xavi Simons in action with Scotland's Kieran Tierney on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Xavi Simons in action with Scotland's Kieran Tierney on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Sociedad eye Manchester City man as replacement for Arsenal loanee?
Real Sociedad reportedly identify a Manchester City player as a replacement for Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney.
Jun 11, 18:31
![Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024 Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal on June 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
"He is our player" - Pep Guardiola speaks out on Joao Cancelo future
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the future of Joao Cancelo, who spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Barcelona.
Jun 11, 18:09
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman before the match on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands confirm addition to Euro 2024 squad after second withdrawal
Netherlands confirm that they have made a late addition to their Euro 2024 squad after seeing a second player withdraw in less than 24 hours.
Jun 11, 12:12
![France's Kylian Mbappe in action on June 5, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe in action on June 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The best XI of players at Euro 2024
From over 600 players taking part at Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the best starting XI.
Jun 10, 17:58
![General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024 General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which Premier League team will have most players at Euro 2024?
With all the squads confirmed, Sports Mole finds out which Premier League clubs will have the most men participating at Euro 2024.
Jun 8, 17:09
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal with Frenkie de Jong on September 7, 2023 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal with Frenkie de Jong on September 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Netherlands could line up against Iceland
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up in Monday's international friendly with Iceland.
Jun 8, 12:46
![Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024 Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their second goal with Lutsharel Geertruida and Virgil van Dijk on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Netherlands and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 12:32
![Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990 Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro classics: Marco van Basten 1988 super show stuns favourites
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole looks back on Marco van Basten's scintillating displays for the Netherlands in the 1988 edition.
Jun 6, 20:55
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Netherlands could line up against Canada
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Netherlands could line up for Thursday's international friendly against Canada.
Jun 4, 12:00
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Netherlands vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Netherlands and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 11:30
![Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Netherlands announce Euro 2024 squad - Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Netherlands announce their 26-player squad ahead of Euro 2024 this summer, but who has made the cut and which star names have been left out?
May 29, 18:19
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after the match on May 25, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after the match on May 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola critical of Manchester City 'game plan' after losing FA Cup final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that he got his tactics wrong in his side's 2-1 defeat to rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
May 25, 21:29
![Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 25, 12:32
![Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Four in a row: Manchester City crowned Premier League champions again with victory over West Ham United
Manchester City are crowned Premier League champions for a record fourth season in a row after beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
May 19, 18:01
![Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring their first goal on November 4, 2023 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring their first goal on November 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Manchester City make two changes for PL title decider, West Ham United without top scorer
Manchester City make two changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Premier League final-day clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.
May 19, 15:03
![Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal with Ruben Dias and Jack Grealish on April 3, 2024 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal with Ruben Dias and Jack Grealish on April 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 19, 13:37
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 16, 2024 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
May 17, 17:23
![Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal on March 10, 2024 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal on March 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
'Very unhappy' Manchester City defender considering summer exit?
One of Manchester City's defenders is reportedly 'very unhappy' with his game time and will consider an exit from the Etihad Stadium this summer.
May 14, 13:55
![Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven celebrates scoring their second goal on May 11, 2024 Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven celebrates scoring their second goal on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 14, 10:57