Players like Johan Manzambi
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Manzambi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johan Manzambi are Eric Ebimbe, Ross Barkley, Malik Tillman. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 84/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Johan Manzambi is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both defensive duels and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he showcases remarkable tenacity, winning duels at an elite rate while also contributing significantly to his team's attack with 5 goals and 4 assists this season. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in three seasons, solidifying his reliability as a key player for SC Freiburg.
Strengths: Duels won, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johan Manzambi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
* 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: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Johan Manzambi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Johan Manzambi?
Statistically, Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04) is the closest look-alike to Johan Manzambi — a 88/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Johan Manzambi?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04) is the closest profile to Johan Manzambi, with a 88/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Malik Tillman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johan Manzambi?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johan Manzambi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johan Manzambi's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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