Johan Manzambi

SUI

• #9 • Left Winger

Johan Manzambi

SUI

• #9 • Left Winger

Club

Villa

League

Premier League

Position

Left Winger

Sec. Position

Attacking Midfielder

Role

Half-Space Orchestrator

Birthdate (Age)

Oct 14, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

165 lb

National Team

Switzerland

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

105/974

Impact score

7.7

11/974

Forward rank

13th

13/363

All rank

25th

25/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

30th/253 FWD

Shooting

16th/182 FWD

73.4

Passing

186th/253 FWD

61.9

Crossing

32nd/170 FWD

69.6

On Ball Attacking

23rd/241 FWD

74.6

Ball Control

25th/252 FWD

73.7

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

223

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

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News

Oct 24, 2026

Makes starting XI

Manzambi (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Analysis: Manzambi returns to the starting XI after a minor calf injury kept him out of Wednesday's UCL victory over Viking. The attacking midfielder has passed his late fitness assessment, though his minutes could still be managed given the short turnaround. He recorded three goals and two assists across his previous four competitive appearances and his return increases competition for Emiliano Buendia in the No. 10 role.

Oct 23, 2026

Facing late fitness test

Manzambi (calf) remains questionable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester City and will undergo a late fitness assessment after missing Wednesday's Champions League victory over Viking, according to coach Unai Emery.

Analysis: Manzambi faces a race against time to recover from a minor calf injury ahead of Saturday's encounter against Manchester City. The attacking midfielder was unavailable for Wednesday's Champions League victory over Viking, and manager Emery has confirmed that a final decision regarding his availability will be made following Friday's training session. The short turnaround between fixtures leaves limited recovery time, although the coach has not ruled out his involvement. Manzambi had been enjoying an impressive run of form before suffering the setback, registering three goals and two assists across his previous four competitive appearances. His potential absence would represent a significant blow to Villa's attacking options, with Emiliano Buendia potentially retaining the No. 10 role while Alysson and Ibrahim Mbaye provide alternatives on the flanks. Even if Manzambi receives clearance to feature, his recent fitness concerns could result in a reduced workload against Manchester City.