Who should replace Johan Manzambi?
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. He has made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Manzambi, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt stands out with a fit score of 89/100, while Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven also offers a strong tactical fit at 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | Juventus | 31 | €17m | 94 | 81 |
| 6 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 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 · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johan Manzambi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) does the closest job to Johan Manzambi, at 95/100 on profile. Eric Ebimbe and Rodri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Johan Manzambi?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Johan Manzambi?
Doppel learns Johan Manzambi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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