Amongst gamers within the Bundesliga in his place final season, Manzambi ranked first for progressive carries of 10 metres or extra (116), shot-ending carries (13) and fouls received (78).
He then impressed within the World Cup, scoring twice within the 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, getting a aim and an help within the 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada and likewise registering an help within the 2-0 success over Algeria.
Sadly for Manzambi and Switzerland, a knee damage dominated him out of the last-16 penalty shootout win over Colombia and their quarter-final loss to Argentina.
So spectacular have been his performances final season, that Manzambi finds himself on a 10-man record for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s greatest participant aged below 21.
Additionally on the shortlist are Spain World Cup winners Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, together with Yan Diomande – whose performances earned him a transfer to Actual Madrid, with the winner named on 26 October.
Since his first begin for Aston Villa on 19 September in opposition to Spurs, solely Manchester Metropolis‘s Erling Haaland – with six – has been concerned in additional objectives amongst Premier League gamers in all competitions than Manzambi’s 5 (three objectives, two assists).
Group-mate Nicolas Jackson, one other to affix Villa within the switch window in a deal value as much as £65m from Chelsea, was fast to reward the teen.
“He is a tremendous participant,” mentioned Jackson. “He is nonetheless rising. Hopefully he might be higher and higher each recreation, rating objectives and help me as nicely. Hopefully we work collectively and obtain many issues collectively.
“He’ll go a great distance and hopefully will get no accidents.”
