SC Freiburg’s 20-year-old Swiss midfielder has put together a season that blends control, bite and a fair bit of carry. Playing as a CM or DM, Johan Manzambi has featured in 41 matches across all competitions, posting a 7.28 Sofascore Rating. Right‑footed and 182 cm tall, he has combined development minutes with real influence for a Bundesliga side that leans on his range.

Everywhere on the pitch

The heat map tells the story. Manzambi pops up across both halves, linking play and closing space through the middle and into the channels. He wins 7.27 duels per game and draws 3.00 fouls per game, which fits a box-to-box profile that lives in contact. Add 1.44 successful dribbles per game and you get a midfielder who progresses the ball as much as he protects it.

End product and consistency

While not an out-and-out creator, he still chipped in with 6 goals and 4 assists. His last six Sofascore Ratings read 8.2, 8.5, 7.6, 7.2, 8.2 and 6.9, a run that shows a high floor with regular spikes. On Sofascore, 10 is perfect, so a 7+ average for a young central midfielder is strong output. Freiburg have leaned on him in tight games, and he often responds with volume in duels and progressive carries.

Market value and the buzz

Manzambi’s proposed market value sits at €38M and he is under a long-term deal at Freiburg. It is no surprise to see elite clubs linked with him, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint‑Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Galatasaray and Newcastle United. The profile is clear: a modern midfielder who can press, cover ground and still add numbers in the final third.

Why fans should keep watching

For a 20-year-old, the balance of defensive work and on-ball poise is impressive. If the duel and dribble rates hold, a double-figure goal involvement again looks realistic. Follow his next steps on Sofascore to track live match momentum, heat maps and each game’s Sofascore Rating as Freiburg push through the run‑in.