Johan Manzambi alternatives
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Manzambi's profile ↗
Johan Manzambi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Manzambi, Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04 offers a fit score of 88/100 at a market value of €6m, while Kevin Sessa of Hertha BSC is a budget option with a fit score of 87/100 and a value of just €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Manzambi
≈ 100% Johan Manzambi · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Johan Manzambi · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Manzambi · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Johan Manzambi?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 87/100 match to Johan Manzambi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Johan Manzambi?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Johan Manzambi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Johan Manzambi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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